Seven hours the magic number for sleep: Researchers

Seven hours sleep a night is the optimum amount, according to researchers in Canada.
Not getting enough sleep, and long lie-ins, could be bad for the brain and have an impact in later life.
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Not getting enough sleep, and long lie-ins, could be bad for the brain and have an impact in later life.
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