Five reasons why Americans might be getting

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posted Jul 14 @ 01:45 PM by Jason Kottke · gift link

Five reasons why Americans might be getting fatter that you haven’t thought of. “Sleep-deprived animals eat excessively, and humans subject to sleep deprivation show increased appetite and an increased Body Mass Index, the standard measure of excessive weight.”