It’s bad enough that a poor night’s sleep can leave you groggy and cranky. Did you know lack of sleep over time can lead to weight gain, too?
Without adequate sleep the body will crave food for extra energy. Also, lack of sleep can affect two hormones that have an effect on our desire to eat. The hormone ghrelin stimulates appetite while the hormone leptin signals the brain when you are getting full.
Studies have shown that people who are sleep deprived may have lower leptin levels and higher ghrelin levels, a combination that sets the stage for overeating.
A good diet and eating habits can do a lot to promote restful sleep and being at a healthy weight:
I – Word Understanding
Groggy – weak and not steady ;not able to think or move normally
Cranky – easily annoyed or angered
Sleep deprived – not enough sleep
II – Have your say
1.Do you get enough sleep?
How do you deal with sleep deprivation?
According to researchers, aside from health problems, sleep deprivation increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents; increases risk of depression and substance abuse and decreases ability to pay attention.
2.Are you having nightmares? Nightmares and sleep terrors are some of the many causes of sleep disorders.
3.How do you keep yourself healthy?
4.Sometimes Japanese close their eyes when they are listening. They are not asleep. They are thinking. Sometimes they are pretending they are thinking but actually sleeping.
