![]() ![]() Not getting enough sleep can also cause you to eat more during the day (like chasing a burst of energy from hearty foods to make up for your missed Zzz’s.) Being up late will get you down Scientists believe this is because a healthy sleep cycle is necessary for the body to use energy properly and produce ideal levels of hormones that impact weight regulation. Weight gain is linked to obstructive sleep apnea, insufficient sleep syndrome, and narcolepsy. People who sleep less than 6 hours per day are more likely to have larger bodies. ![]() If your sleep cycle is “off,” what does that mean for overall health? Check this out… Odd bedfellows: Sleep and weight ![]() Something as innocent as reading an e-book before bed may also mean it takes more time to fall asleep, suppressed melatonin production, reduced and delayed REM sleep, and less alertness the next morning. If so much sleep trouble is tied to outdoor lights, imagine the impact of bright light bulbs and light-emitting devices aimed directly at your face! were less satisfied with the duration and quality of their sleep.People who lived where there was more artificial outdoor nighttime light: Well, friend, there are consequences for all that illumination.Ī 2016 study of artificial outdoor lights showed the following impacts on sleep behavior. Now, your home might be lit up like daytime 24 hours a day. Once a month you could bask in the glow of the full moon, for a treat. Imagine how black nighttime was before the invention of artificial light? If the sun were down by 7 p.m., you could go to bed or fiddle around by fire light. ![]()
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