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A Good Night's Sleep

A Good Night's Sleep

Lack of sleep is linked to an increase in the risk of obesity.

A lack of sleep has been shown to boost the hunger hormone ghrelin and decrease the fullness hormone leptin. Not enough sleepΒ has also been linked to increased blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, which are both linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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