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Just 15 Extra Minutes of Sleep Is Linked to Brain Benefits in Young People


We know sleep quality is vital for good health, that adolescence is an important time for brain development, and that teens don't always get a huge amount of sleep – and new research gives us some fresh insights into how that all fits together.

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