5 side effects of sleeping too much

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

Increased Risk of Obesity

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Higher Risk of Diabetes

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Depression

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Headaches

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Back & Neck Pain

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SHOW US SOME

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