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2017-05-29 21:46:23
I work night shift from 6pm Monday through Friday and get back home at 3am. I'm able to sleep only by 5am. I want to wake up by 12noon everyday to workout but often sleep until 2pm. I've read that 7 hours of sleep is sufficient. Please advise.
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HELLO, YOU'RE CORRECT. SEVEN TO EIGHT HOUR SLEEP IS ESSENTIAL. O.K, BYE.

Answered2017-06-01 14:23:35

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