Research
Hormonal
Obesity is often associated with sleep disorders, which can lead to further obesity.
Addressing sleep quality may be crucial in obesity management strategies.
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Obesity is often associated with sleep disorders, which lead to further obesity by decreasing the hormone leptin (fullness) and increasing ghrelin (the hunger hormone).
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