Lack Of Sleep Makes You More Likely To Overindulge In Junk Food

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Too little sleep could be contributing to the obesity epidemic. Paul Biryukov/Shutterstock

Even though we know it’s not good for us, let’s face it: junk food can be pretty darn tasty, and you’re only human if you struggle to say no to an oozy slice of pizza or fudgy slice of decadent chocolate cake. But if you’re not getting enough sleep, that little devil on your shoulder might be even harder to ignore, leading to poor food choices and some extra inches around the waistline. Now we have an even greater insight as to why that might be, thanks to a new study.