From Burgers To Sodas, Your Favourite Junk Food Can Cause Insomnia: Study

Junk Food & Its Adverse Effects

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Can Cause Insomnia

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French Study Shows Links

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Studied Over 40,000 People

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What They Concluded

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What They Suggest Instead

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Foods That Help Improve Sleep

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High Fibre Diet

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More Research Needed

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