Teens who get less than 8 hours of sleep each night are more likely to be overweight or obese and are more likely to have excess fat around the middle, high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats and blood sugar levels. In short, the less a teen sleeps the more likely they are to be overweight … Read More
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Every cell in your body depends on a 24-hour cycle called our circadian rhythms. Disruptions of our circadian rhythms are common in modern life – shift work, jet lag, chronic sleep deprivation. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a type of immune cell that helps the gut keep … Read More
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One in every three Americans needs more sleep. Too little sleep has been linked to poorer eating habits, increased risk for chronic diseases, a shortened lifespan, and decreased mental health. The purpose of sleep is not only to rest the body but research suggests sleep may help remove toxins from the brain that build up … Read More
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We have long known that people who work the night shift or rotate shifts find it easier to gain weight and harder to lose. Though we have been able to observe these differences, until now we did not know why this happened. A recent research study (Human Resting Energy Expenditure Varies with Circadian Phase ) … Read More
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People who are significantly overweight often deal with sleep disturbances, most notably sleep apnea. Those who are chronically sleep deprived tend to gain weight more easily and have a tougher time getting the weight off. A recent study found that overweight adults who ate more protein while dieting had improved sleep quality. This was the first study to explore how diet can … Read More
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The workings of your body’s biological clocks are very complex, composed of many interacting genes that turn the clocks on and off in an orchestrated way to keep time with the 24-hour cycle of a day. Facts about your biological clocks: Every organism has biological clocks, from algae to humans to zebras and many have … Read More
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We are a sleep deprived nation, but study after study has shown that the quality of your sleep and the amount of hours you sleep are strongly connected to weight control. Too little sleep: Increases hunger Increases cravings for sweet and fatty foods; enough sleep cuts cravings by 62% Decreases the desire to eat healthier … Read More
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Humans are programmed through evolution to respond to day and night cycles. We eat and are active during daylight and we rest and sleep in darkness. There is a molecular basis for these rythms and a group of genes called the circadian clock regulates our 24-hour, day/night cycles. Obese individuals often eat at irregular times … Read More
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Internet use and too little sleep add up to weight gain for young women. For women 18+, internet use, consuming 2 or more drinks a week, and getting less then 6 hours of sleep a night, all added up to a gradual and continual weight gain. … Read More
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