How much 'beauty sleep' do you need?

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How much 'beauty sleep' do you need?

Many people can get by on 7-8 hours while others require more rest. And a small percentage of people carry a genetic mutation on the gene DEC2, needing even less sleep. (Source: Scientific American)

How much 'beauty sleep' do you require to wake up feeling refreshed?

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@AARPRachelA, I'm with you on that!

Thanks for the giggle, @OscarE1968 😀

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You're welcome @AARPLynne 😁

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I average about 6 but i could use 8 hours...might help change my appearance 😆

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I need at least 8, but I prefer 9 hours 😴

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