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Sleep extension improves sleep health but does not enhance insulin sensitivity in overweight individuals with short sleep patterns, indicating limited metabolic benefits.
Extending sleep by ∼1 h/night for ∼6 weeks in people with overweight/obesity and short sleep schedules improves sleep health but not insulin sensitivity or glycemic control.
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