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The amount of sleep you get each night can affect your heart health! Studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology show that getting between six and nine hours of sleep each night can offset genetic risks for heart attacks. Click here to learn more about this study! https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-12-boost-heart-health.html

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