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I know that you should sleep around 8 hours everyday to be healthy, but is there any extra benefit of sleeping over 8 hours?
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7 1/2 to 8 hours: Per night is a general recommendation for adults. Some adults need more than 8 hours to fully recharge.
Answered 3/9/2014
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