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The internal circadian clock increases hunger and appetite in the evening independent of food intake and other behaviors - PubMed

Effect of Sleep Extension on Objectively Assessed Energy Intake Among Adults With Overweight in Real-life Settings: A Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed

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