According to a Boston University study, getting an extra thirty minutes of sleep each night will cut your risk of diabetes 41%. And … being well rested lowers cortisol production – this helps prevent osteoporosis. You can’t loose with a little extra snooze. (I couldn’t resist that!)

Note: Cortisol is a stress hormone. For more info on this topic, tune into an interview with Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, author, “Hot Times: How to Eat Well, Live Healthy and Feel Sexy During The Change.”

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