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Less Sleep Linked to Increased Sugar Consumption in Teens

A new study finds that teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have serious health issues.

By Monica Cull
Jan 26, 2022 4:00 PMJan 26, 2022 4:01 PM
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While skipping a few hours of sleep each night might seem like it'll help you accomplish more tasks in a day, it comes at a high cost to the body and mind — especially if you're a teenager.

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