Weekend catch-up sleep won’t fix the effects of sleep deprivation on your waistline
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Research suggests that sleeping in on weekends, or trying to "catch up" on lost sleep, may not offset the negative effects of sleep deprivation, particularly on one's waistline. The impact of this habit on overall health is also being questioned. It appears that the effectiveness of catching up on lost sleep is uncertain and is being studied and debated by experts.
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