Catch Some Z's, Lose Some Lbs.

Having trouble losing weight? It could be because you're not getting enough'or getting too much'sleep, according to researchers. They tracked sleep patterns and weights of 276 adults over a six-year period and found that those who got six hours or less of sleep each night were 30% more likely to become obese than those getting the recommended eight hours of shuteye. More than nine hours of nightly sleep, they report, also boosted obesity risks'by 20%.