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Having dined as plainly as the establishment and the Courier would let him, and having taken a short sleep by the fire for his better recovery from Mrs Finching, he set out in a hackney-cabriolet alone.

I had a short sleep that night, and a dream, in which I did the deed over again.

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This week, scientists revealed they have discovered a rare mutation that promotes natural short sleep by helping build brains that are easier to rouse and stay awake longer.

Sleeping light may be in my genes - but just because I can, doesn't mean I should

The researchers then looked at the participants' genetic profiles to determine whether those who were genetically predisposed to short sleep were more likely to have heart attacks; 27 genetic variants have been associated with short sleep.

Sleeping too much or too little increases your risk of heart attack, study warns; Scientists found that the farther people fell outside the six to nine hour per night sleep range, the more their risk increased

Chronic stress is associated with short sleep and poor-quality sleep.

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A short sleep or a daydream gives the brain a chance to tap into its full potential, away from creativity-killing drudgery.

Don't mind me - I'm just taking a quick nap at work; Allowing slacking and daydreaming in the office can be a recipe for innovative success

4 Lose weight A 2010 study by the University of Utah found that obesity was related to greater pain sensitivity, along with reduced physical strength and lower-body flexibility, short sleep duration and greater restlessness during sleep.

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People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleep.

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Consequently, short sleep duration (<7 hours/night) is associated with higher risk/incidence of cardiovascular issues, cognitive disorders, and metabolic issues.

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Subjects with short sleep were significantly older and more likely to have high blood pressure, a higher body mass index, and metabolic syndrome than those who averaged 7-8 hours of sleep.

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'Short sleep duration was associated with higher odds of inadequate hydration in [American] and Chinese adults, relative to sleeping 8 hours,' the authors explain.

'If you are tired, drink water'