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Can five hours of sleep every night harm you?
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Yes but: There are a few people who naturally need very little sleep. But for most of us sleep deprivation, especially if it is chronic is associated with psychological problem, sometimes severe, and produces chronic stress that, for example, increases the risk of heart disease.
Answered 7/12/2014
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