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Heard that the best time to sleep for the body to recouperate is from 10 pm to 2 am thus it's best to sleep by 10 pm.is it true?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not necessarily : Everyone's circadian rythm is a bit different so it could be different for different people

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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