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What is the most appropriate bedtime for most efficient sleep? i'm in bed at 12, asleep by 12.30 and awake at 8.30am.
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Varies: with individual but 8 hrs sleep is generally enough.
Answered 5/10/2015
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Predictable.: Just make sure you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, and to get 6-9 hours of sleep generally.
Answered 11/20/2016
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