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    Nappuccinos To More Weekend Z's: Strategize To Catch Up On Lost Sleep

    Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.
    by Allison Aubrey Mar 24, 2019 4 minutes
    A 20-minute nap refreshes. Just don't sleep in so long on Sunday morning that you find it hard to fall asleep Sunday night.

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    There are lots of reasons why many of us don't get the recommended seven hours or more of sleep each night. Travel schedules, work deadlines, TV binging and — a big one — having young children all take a toll.

    Research recently in the journal finds that up to six

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