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Sleep against Weight Gain

December 9, 2014

Sleep does more than relax the body after a long day - it also helps in the fight against fat.

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Researchers at the University of Chicago report that sleeping less than 7 to 8 hours can increase your appetite, making you overeat. Lack of sleep also slows your metabolism, causing you to burn fewer calories.