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Why does sleep help heal illness faster, than just resting while awake?

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Dr. Vijay Karia answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sleep health: Science has shown that when your body doesn't get enough sleep, your immune system seems to suffer. Sleep helps your body to better fight infections that cause you to get sick, along with staying hydrated.

Answered 11/7/2018

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