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Poor sleep: The silent pandemic in our lives

Man suffering from insomnia. (Courtesy)

Studies indicate almost a third of all adults do not get the recommended sleep, leading to mental health and physical implications.

The recommended sleep duration in adulthood for optimal health is 7-9 hours, from years 18-65 and 7-8 hours for adults above 65 years.

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