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6 science-backed ways to support your weight loss goals, according to dietitians

Media | April 23, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Yahoo News: Lindsay Malone, clinical dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, emphasized that sleep is critical for weight loss, noting poor sleep disrupts hunger hormones, increases cravings and impairs decision-making—“Don’t trust a tired brain”—making it harder to maintain healthy eating habits and a calorie deficit.