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040: Sleep, diet, obesity and weight gain: Part 1 – Christian Benedict PhD

Sleep diet obesity podcast Part 1

Does a lack of sleep lead to a higher risk of obesity? Or does being overweight lead to more likelihood of sleep problems? Around the world,  scientists have been trying … Read more

How does your blood sugar level affect your sleep?

How blood sugar affects your sleep

Are you the type who constantly eats large and unhealthy meals every day? If yes, you need to know that this is a poor habit that you need to change … Read more

Poor sleep increases obesity risk – even in three year olds

Sleep deprivation and obesity in 3 and 4 year olds

Sleep and hunger are among our most basic needs – and changes in one area most certainly causes changes in the other. In the past, we have discussed what happens … Read more

11 research-backed ways your life falls apart when you don’t sleep

Sleep loss kills brain cells

Sleep has become a guilty pleasure for many. But it’s time to shake off the guilt and realise that missing out on even a small amount can have ruinous effects. If … Read more

Why does lack of sleep lead to such bad food choices?

Sleep and appetite

Sleep plays a crucial role in appetite regulation. Here are some ways to avoid eating the wrong foods when you’ve stayed up all night. Let’s picture a scenario. One we’ve all experienced before. … Read more

10 science-based reasons you need to be taking a nap

Science of napping

It’s difficult for most of us to squeeze a nap in these days. Although the world has embraced siesta culture for thousand of years, in the modern era, daylight hours have … Read more

Late nights and appetites: the sleep-obesity connection

junk food and sleep deprivation

According to the W.H.O., worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980. The trend looks set to continue. Our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, and an abundance of cheap, calorie-dense processed food have now contributed … Read more

Weight loss and sleep apnea: what does the research say?

It’s been estimated that up to 80% of sleep apnea sufferers are either overweight or clinically obese. Despite this obvious correlation, weight loss programs are rarely advocated as a first line in … Read more

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