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Sleep requirements

2021-01-03 06:05:02
I get around 6-6.5 hours of sleep daily. Just wanted to know if this is an adequate sleep duration in the long term. I'm 40 years old, night shift working professional.
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If you are getting sound sleep, and you wake up fresh, then it's fine

Answered2021-01-03 07:02:55

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