Yes, the Hue can actually help you stay awake when you want to, and go to sleep when you need to.

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There is some evidence that says if you have these operations when you're awake, and have a regional anaesthetic, you may do better afterwards.

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"Even when she is asleep, you are still half awake, " Mrs Sanders explains.

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