Skimp on Sleep and You Just May Wind Up Sick
Study of twins showed when someone is sleep-deprived, immune system weakens
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
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THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Ever noticed that when you try to "do it all," the one thing you can count on is getting sick?
Now, a new study suggests why: if you don't get enough sleep, your immune system seems to suffer.
The finding comes from a study of 11 pairs of twin adults. Each pair of twins had significantly different sleeping routines.
The researchers found that the twin who regularly slept less also turned out to be the one with the less potent immune system.
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