During your high school years, you may have been able to catch a few hours of sleep nightly and maintain high energy levels and a healthy appearance. But the years have a funny way of changing this. You may have developed bags under your eyes from the lack of sleep that can result from a busy work and family schedule, and that's not the only side effect of inadequate sleep. A 2004 University of Chicago study concluded that sleeping less than the suggested eight hours nightly can cause weight gain. If you're not getting sufficient sleep, your body may not be producing enough of a hormone that limits hunger.
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