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Seven hours of sleep: what night-shift workers can do to get closer

Seven hours of sleep: what night-shift workers can do to get closer
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Adults generally need around seven hours of sleep. Night-shift work makes that harder.

Sleep at the same hours every day, keep the room dark and avoid bright screens before bed.

If you feel very sleepy at work or cannot sleep for weeks, talk to a doctor.

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