You snooze, you lose

Interested in jump-starting your diet? Grab an extra hour of sleep. New research says people who sleep less than 6 hours a night tend to put on the pounds because sleep deprivation causes a drop in leptin. This chemical actually controls the body's appetite and level of body fat. Tired people also tend to crave carbohydrates, ultimately making it harder for them to lose weight.

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