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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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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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.

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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