A recent Harvard University study has found a link between sleep deprivation and instances of diabetes and obesity. According to the research, male participants who received less than 5.6 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period showed a decrease in their metabolic rate and insulin production. This was demonstrated after only 3 weeks.
Furthermore, researchers discovered that the slower metabolic rates due to erratic sleep contributed to a 12.5 pound weight increase over the course of a year despite no changes in exercise and food intake.
Go to http://www.chiroeco.com/chiropractic/news/12516/54/harvard-study-links-obesity-and-sleep-deprivation/ for more info.
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