Sleep loss may equal weight gain
Too little sleep can make you fat. That's the conclusion of some groundbreaking research, including two new studies released Monday. Scientists have found that sleep deprivation increases levels of a hunger hormone and decreases levels of a hormone that makes you feel full. The effects may lead to overeating and weight gain. To read complete article please click here.

Not getting enough sleep can make you fat
While we cannot always get a full eight hours of sleep every night, chronic sleep deprivation (for any reason) can be a major sabotage to losing weight and keeping it off. If you are committed to long term weight loss — or just weight stability – examine your sleep patterns. Getting more sleep can make a big difference in your waist line. To read complete article please click here.

Sleep Deprivation doubles risks of obesity in both children and adults
Research by Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick has found that sleep deprivation is associated with an almost a two-fold increased risk of being obese for both children and adults. To read complete article please click here.

Sleep loss boosts appetite, may encourage weight gain
Researchers at the University of Chicago have found that partial sleep deprivation alters the circulating levels of the hormones that regulate hunger, causing an increase in appetite and a preference for calorie-dense, high-carbohydrate foods. To read complete article please click here.

Stress, Sleep, and Weight Gain - Oh My!
Trends towards more stress and less sleep coincide with Americans becoming heavier each year. It is no surprise then that recent research has found that both stress and sleep are correlated with weight gain. To read complete article please click here.