Research shows that getting enough sleep can contribute to a long life expectancy. However, the same studies indicate that sleeping too much can have a negative effect. People who sleep for five hours a night tend to live longer than those who sleep for eight or more hours. For most people, seven hours is the healthiest amount of sleep with the highest survival rates.

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