A lack of sleep makes people crave junk food and spend more money to get their hands on it, a study has found.
Tiredness can boost activity in areas of the brain related to appetite and comfort eating, and hormones that tell us when we are hungry.
The disruption to the body’s normal functions can lead to an increased likelihood of overeating, and over time, obesity, the researchers suggested.
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