Sleeping When Sick: Can You Sleep Too Much?
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Sleeping all day, or more than usual, isn't uncommon when you're sick with a cold, flu, or fever. It's your body's way of boosting your immune system so you can fight off the illness. Sleeping a lot can also keep you away from other potential germs and diseases.
Sleeping all day, or more than usual, isn't uncommon when you're sick with a cold, flu, or fever. It's your body's way of boosting your immune system so you can fight off the illness. Sleeping a lot can also keep you away from other potential germs and diseases.
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