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Lack of Sleep may Drive Hunger

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There is more evidence that how much you sleep impacts how much you weigh.

Researchers in Germany and Sweden conducted sleep experiments.  They found sleep deprivation increased how hungry patients felt and also raised the amount of the so-called "hunger hormone" in their blood.

In addition, staying awake reduced the amount of energy the body used when resting, meaning when we are sleep deprived, we also burn off fewer calories.