Insufficient Sleep: Study Finds Some Who Sleep 6 Hours Have Larger Waistlines Than Those Who Get 9 Hours
Published on July 27, 2017 | SleepReviewMag.com Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study. The findings showed that people who were sleeping an average of 6 hours a night had a waist measurement that was 3 cm greater than individuals who were getting 9 hours of sleep a night. And shorter sleepers were heavier too. The results strengthen the evidence that insufficient sleep could contribute to the development of metabolic diseases such as diabetes-major health challenges facing the National Health …
Can Sleeping in Decrease Your Waist Size?
July 06, 2017 | Mercola.com By Dr. Mercola About 1 in 3 Americans are getting less than seven hours of sleep a night, and an estimated 83.6 million adults in the U.S. are sleep-deprived. If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be surprised to know the amount and quality of sleep you get might be as influential as your choice of diet and exercise. Research continues to confirm that sleep is an important factor in helping you avoid diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. Notably, sleeping in on weekends — a practice quite common among teenagers — …
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