Sleep deprived and fat perhaps?


	Sleep deprived and fat perhaps?

fewstingscorpio

6-23-2008 2:53 PM

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"sleep deprivation ", sleep, "sleep disorders", immunity, diabetes

fewstingscorpio says:

The article states: Even minor sleep loss may lead to weight gain. Persistent sleep debt weakens immune response and is linked to adult diabetes.
ah oh! I'm in trouble now...
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=pto-3919.html&fromMod=emailed

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