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Can long naps cause diabetes?

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A study presented at a scientific congress Thursday reported a link between long naps and a higher risk of diabetes, though it couldn't say if daytime sleeping was a symptom or a cause. Interview with Dr Bassam Daood, Ph.D, Sports Medecine and Rehabilitation, accredited exercise physiologist.


Exercise is good for diabetes sufferers
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