Lack of sleep puts people at greater risk of obesity and diabetes, a new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine confirmed.
But wait. It says LACK of sleep. That's not me. I may not go to bed until 2 or 3 AM but I don't get up until 10 or 11 or.... So I get 8 hours. They're just a different 8 hours.
Sporadic and irregular sleep may cause a decreased metabolic rate, which could contribute to weight gain and a myriad of long-term health problems.
See, sporadic and irregular. Sleep that is. Not personality.
But then it says something about a 'decreased metabolic rate'. Well that could explain a lot. I say a decreased metabolic rate could be a good thing. Sort of like a hibernating bear. You live longer. Right? At least that's the new theory I just made up.
You want the whole article don't you. It's not that long. I didn't even fall asleep while reading it.
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I like that theory.
Get yourself a pic-a-nic basket. Just make sure the ranger doesn't see you.
Mike - to increase that metabolic rate I told you the other day about that drink Dr. Oz recommended remember? there's your answer. Add vodka and you're all set.
My only problem with your theory is that I don't want to look like a bear. My metabolic rate goes down and I plump out like that bear stocking up for winter....
Andrea - Me too.
Lac - How did you remember pic-a-nic? If you want to see a good left/right wing fight, go to http://wikiality.wikia.com/Picanic_Basket.
Peg - I'll let you be the DrOz guinea pig. Horseradish? Yuck. Ick.
Lizbeth - How many years would it take to plump you all the way out?
a VERY interesting article. Personality is not to blame for weight issues.
Angel - I'm 'weighting' for the magic weight pill that will fix everything.
Weight is a part of winter life. We spend spring trying to lose enough to not be embarassed in a swimsuit.
A very interesting and valuable article.
Heidi - Swimsuit season. The grocery mans' nightmare.
Svejk - Valuable info that most poeple won't do anything with. Including me.
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