Young children who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk of becoming overweight, even after taking account of lifestyle factors, according to a study in the British Medical Journal.
It found that young children who sleep less are at a significantlyincreased risk of having a higher Body Mass Index by the time they areseven.
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