Here’s how much sleep you really need, based on your age.

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Sleep is more than a sweet escape or rare reward to enjoy when youre lucky.

Sufficient sleep is vital to nearly every facet of overall health.

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Needless to say, you need sleepand probably more of it than you already get.

And its here for you the next time youre wondering,How much sleep do I need?

How Much Sleep Do You Need?