Sleep lessens the effect genes have on weight - USATODAY.com - 0 views
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"The less sleep you get, the more your genes contribute to how much you weigh. The more sleep you get, the less your genes determine how much you weigh,"
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•Those who slept longer at night had lower body mass index (BMI), based on weight and height, than those sleeping less.
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•For twins averaging more than nine hours of sleep, genetic factors accounted for about 32% of weight variations; for those sleeping less than seven hours, genetic factors accounted for 70% of weight variations. For those sleeping seven to nine hours, 60% of the variation was due to genetic factors. Other factors that affect BMI include environmental ones.
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