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Is sleeping during the day really that bad that leads to almost having a heart attack?
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No: . Sleep, apnea or some other issue might?
Answered 7/4/2013
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NO: You are fine. But, if you are tired and sleepy during the day and have trouble sleeping during the night you need to check yourself for sleep apnea, that can affect your heart.
Answered 4/25/2016
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