How Sleep Deprivation Increases Weight Gain and Obesity Risks
Insufficient sleep increases the risk of obesity and weight gain by disrupting the hormones that regulate appetite and metabolic function. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), chronic sleep deprivation alters the balance of ghrelin, a hormone that signals hunger, and leptin, which signals fullness, often leading to increased … Read more