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Is laying down just as good as sleeping?
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No: Although laying down helps, it is not like sleeping. When you sleep you go through "delta sleep" and this replenishes your brain and your immune system. Not getting enough sleep overtime is why people are prone to infection and will have trouble concentrating.
Answered 1/8/2013
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