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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Gemma Bradley

How sleeping longer can help you lose weight – and other lazy weight loss tips

Losing weight is often a daunting task, whether it’s five pounds or five stone, but studies have shown that sleeping more can make a huge difference in the process.

Various studies by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) have found correlations between sleeping for longer and keeping a regular schedule, which could make losing weight much simpler.

One theory among researchers is that a lack of sleep can negatively affect your body’s ability to regulate neurotransmitters, also called chemical messengers.

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