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Why do i sleep for so long? could it be some condition? i sleep almost 12 hours a day.
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There is a good: Relationship with overall health and sleep. Under 6 hours and over 8 hours is associated with a shorter life span. It is the yin and yang of metabolism too fast versus too slow. You might be hypothyroid so get it checked.
Answered 6/29/2013
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