CosBeauty Magazine #101

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SLEEP AND
WEIGHT GAIN
A good night’s sleep also plays a crucial role in
maintaining a healthy weight. When you don’t get
enough sleep, your body’s hormonal balance gets
disrupted, which can contribute to weight gain.
Specifically, two hormones, leptin and ghrelin, are
affected by the amount of sleep you get.
Leptin is known as the “satiety hormone,” signalling
to your brain that you’re full and it’s time to stop
eating. On the other hand, ghrelin is the “hunger
hormone”, which stimulates your appetite. When
you are sleep-deprived, your leptin levels decrease
and ghrelin levels increase, making you feel hungrier
than usual.
Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to
increased rates of obesity and diabetes, according
to research at the UK’s University of Warwick, which
found that adults who get less than seven hours of
sleep a night are twice as likely to become obese.
The quality of sleep is just as important as the
quantity. Ensure that you maintain a consistent sleep
schedule, create an environment conducive to sleep,
and minimise distractions such as electronic devices.
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