By the way, doctor: What is the healthiest amount of sleep?
Q. I heard about a study that found people who sleep six and a half to seven hours a night will live longer than those sleeping eight to nine. What is the right amount of sleep?
A. You're asking an important question, but it's hard to answer, and here's why:
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