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Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

If your teen is not getting enough sleep you may need to buy them bigger clothes.

New research from the European Society of Cardiology which found teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their well-rested peers.

, August 29, 2022


40-Year-Olds Get the Least Sleep

Why 40-year-olds always look tired.

New research from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University shows that on average the years in the 40s is when busy Americans get the least amount of sleep during their lifetime.

, June 20, 2022


Belly Fat Linked to Inadequate Sleep

Don't neglect your sleep if you are concerned about body fat.

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic found insufficient sleep led healthy study participants to consume more calories and increase their abdominal visceral fat by 11 percent over a short period of time.

, April 18, 2022


Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

Why sleeping in the dark is good for your health.

A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

, March 21, 2022


Poor Sleep Ups Your Risk for Heart Disease

Get some good sleep if you want to take care of your heart.

New research from the University of South Florida shows poor sleep is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of heart disease.

, February 25, 2022


Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

Sleeping less leads to more junk food consumption for teens.

Researchers from Brigham Young University found teens are susceptible to weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases as a result of poor eating habits when they sleep less.

, January 03, 2022


Natural Light Impacts Your Mood and Sleep

Nor enough light during the day may lead to not enough sleep at night.

Researchers at Monash University in Australia found that not getting enough natural sunlight each day has a direct impact on a person’s mood and sleep quality.

, October 18, 2021


Short Naps Won’t Undo Sleep Deprivation

Research shows naps are no substitute for good sleep.

Scientists at the Michigan State University sleep lab found people who used short naps to make up for lack of sleep performed much worse in cognitive testing than those who got plenty of sleep in the first place.

, August 16, 2021


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