ScienceDaily (May 19, 2009) — Could sleep be a critical component to maintaining a healthy body weight? According to new research to be presented on May 17, 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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