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Sleeping duration

2016-01-27 07:38:35
It's normally advised to sleep for around 8 hours. But, is it ok if anyone sleeps for 8 hours in some segments? For example, 5 hours in the night and then remaining 3 hours during day time.
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Hi, No ,uninterrupted 8 hours of sleep is required so can go to deep sleep , in 3 hours you cannot go to dept of sleep . Moreover sleeping at day time is not good .

Answered2016-01-28 11:12:58

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