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Hi a couple of years ago i slept at any hour and i could get up whenever i wanted. i remember waking up at 3:30am without a problem, now i cant...

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Sleep: I realize when you are younger sleep can be optional . As time goes on, you need sleep. Recent research shows that 99 percent of people need 8 hours. There is a 1 percent group who seem to be genetically programmed to get along on less sleep.

Answered 1/12/2017

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