Nighttime snacking promotes vicious cycle of sleeplessness, weight gain, junk food cravings - Study Finds
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We've all been there. That late night craving for some junk food sets in, even though it's way too late to be eating. Most of the time all it takes is a little bit of willpower to resist, but giving in to temptation from time to time happens to the best of us.
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