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Another Reason to Sleep More: Can Sleep Loss Lead to Weight Gain?

Olga Kabel

on June 17, 2019

Woman practicing yoga for better sleep to prevent weight gain

Most of us do not practice yoga for weight management, but we all know that maintaining a healthy weight helps the body function more efficiently. It is common knowledge that our ability to manage weight depends on two main factors: diet and exercise. It turns out that sleep also plays a prominent role in whether or not you will be able to lose weight or maintain it. Read more

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