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How much sleep is essential to me?
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7-8 hours daily: Minimum of 7 hours, . Eight hours daily is ideal and most restful sleep for good rest for your brain.
Answered 9/24/2013
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Adult 7-9 hours: If you are productive, healthy and happy on 7-9 hours of sleep so your habitual sleep times are normal. It is based on the patient's individual circumstances and genetics.
Answered 11/28/2014
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