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What is the ideal amount of hours of sleep per night as far as good health and longevity ? :)
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Between : 6 and 8 hours according to need.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Sleep: That depends on the age. For your age, u need 7.5-9 hours.
Answered 6/19/2013
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