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2020-01-09 06:07:18
Hello mam/sir. is it ok to sleep just for 5 hours a day without having any negative effect on cognition or memory?
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You should sleep at least 7 to 8 hours in 24 hours. Its not good to decrease sleep hours..

Answered2020-01-09 13:28:13

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Answered2020-01-10 04:11:15

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