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I sleep around 8-9 hours a day but i am an active person during the day.is it an unhealthy sign?
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No: The average adult requires 8 hours of sleep a day. You are lucky to be able to get the amount of sleep your body actually needs . It sounds like you function very well and it is a very healy sign! congratulations on a healthy lifestyle
Answered 3/30/2013
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