New study suggests that more sleep helps with weight loss

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WHO KNEW?

According to a new study, more sleeping can lead to weight loss.

Obesity affects over 13 percent of the worlds total population.

Researchers studied 80 overweight young adults who normally get around 6 and a half hours sleep per night. 2 extra hours of sleep lowers a person's appetite by up to 270 calories per day and leads to an average of  26 pound loss over  a three year period.

Dr. Esra Tasali who directs the Sleep Research Centre at the University of Chicago says "This is almost like a game changer for weight loss or weight maintenance."

Do you believe in this weight loss strategy?