Sleep may be factor in weight control
Monday, May 18, 2009 - 10:42
in Health & Medicine
Could sleep be a critical component to maintaining a healthy body weight? According to new research presented on Sunday, 17 May, at the American Thoracic Society's 105th International Conference in San Diego, body mass index (BMI) is linked to length and quality of sleep in a surprisingly consistent fashion...
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