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WASHINGTON -- Sleep disturbances, pain, and obesity are interrelated in adults, Amy Wachholtz, Ph.D., reported at a conference for the Society of Behavioral Medicine, adding that obesity treatment programs need to address the link.
Given the intertwining nature of obesity, pain, and sleep, a problem in "one area can have a negative impact on the other two and create a downward spiral if not treated properly," said Dr. Wachholtz of the Duke Diet and...
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