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How can sleeping too much be harmful to my health?

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How can sleeping too much be harmful to my health?

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Sleeping longer doesn't mean you are getting good, quality sleep; sleeping too much can actually be indicative of a health issue. Watch internist and sleep expert Carol Ash, DO, explain why sleeping too long or too much may be harmful to your health.

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