Less REM sleep associated with being overweight among children and teens

Children and teens who get less sleep, especially those who spend less time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, may be more likely to be overweight, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news137087152.html">Less REM sleep associated with being overweight among children and teens</a></p> <p>Children and teens who get less sleep, especially those who spend less time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, may be more likely to be overweight, according to a report in the August issue of <I>Archives of General Psychiatry</I>.</p>