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The Link between Sleep and Weight Loss?
Friday, May 09, 2008 9:02 AM
In recent years research has shown an underlying link between amount of sleep and weight in the American population. Surveys have found that individuals who sleep fewer hours tend to have a higher Body Mass Index (or BMI, one indicator of being overweight or obese), while other studies have linked sleep to the production of hormones that help control appetite... Read More...
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Facts on Sleep…
Friday, May 09, 2008 8:50 AM
Below are a few statistics and facts collected from multiple sources on sleep apnea. Take a look and remember you are one of many sleep disorder sufferers (one of 50 to 70 million Americans to be exact!). Fifty to 70 million Americans chronically suffer from a disorder of sleep and wakefulness. A poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation found 62 percent... Read More...
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