By Fedor Villard-López
MiamiDadeHealth.com
A night of good sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for good health.
According to researchers and doctors, poor sleep can drive insulin resistance, throw your appetite hormones out of whack and reduce your physical and mental performance.
There have been several studies throughout the years that have linked obesity and poor sleep patterns. Doctors confirm that sleep is one of the strongest individual risk factors for future weight gain and obesity. One study showed that short sleep was linked to 89% increased risk of obesity in children, and 55% in adults.
There is evidence to suggest that getting a good night’s sleep can help a person consume fewer calories during the day.
One study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America says that sleep patterns affect the hormones responsible for appetite.
When a person does not sleep long enough, it can interfere with their body’s ability to regulate food intake correctly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting adequate rest each night allows the body’s blood pressure to regulate itself.
Doing so can reduce the chances of sleep-related conditions such as apnea and promote better overall heart health.
Good sleep can also maximize problem-solving skills and enhance memory, while those who sleep poorly tend to have impaired brain function.
