Swedish researchers have further proof that your sleep habits contribute to obesity. They found women who sleep less tended to have bigger bellies and waistlines. Past studies have linked short sleep duration to higher body mass index (BMI) scores. In a study published in the [...]
If you are obese, weight loss is one strategy to reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. It is unlikely to cure sleep apnea, but it can help. And losing weight can produce many other benefits for your health and well-being. But where do [...]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and sleep specialists are raising awareness of two risk factors for diabetes: sleep loss and sleep disorders. The National Institutes of Health reports that about 20.8 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. It is one of the leading [...]
A study shows that teens are more likely to be overweight if they sleep less than eight hours per night during the school week. Their odds of being overweight increase as their average self-reported sleep duration decreases. For teens in the study group, the [...]
Through the years dieters in the U.S. have tried everything from grapefruits to red meat to achieve weight-loss success. Does research show that sleep is the simple solution for the overweight and obese, or is the “sleep diet” just another passing fad? In the [...]
