{"id":13126,"date":"2021-07-19T14:29:23","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T07:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/illume-emag.com\/?p=13126"},"modified":"2022-01-12T16:58:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T00:58:24","slug":"sleep-and-weight-loss-the-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavyon.com\/en\/sleep-and-weight-loss-the-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep and Weight Loss: The Science"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sleep and Weight Loss<\/a>: The Science<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Sleep and Weight Loss<\/a><\/strong> have a connection.\u00a0If you’re struggling to lose weight, you should consider your sleep habits.<\/span><\/p>\n

We all need sleep, but rarely prioritize it. Sleeping less than the recommended amount increases the risk of certain health issues, including obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what about sleep duration \u2014 or lack thereof \u2014 contributes to weight gain?<\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve teamed up with WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) to discuss how sleep habits affect weight loss, how sleep deprivation affects appetite, and the benefits of good sleep hygiene.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sleep and weight gain<\/span><\/h1>\n

You may believe you’re getting enough sleep, but unless you’re sleeping for at least 7 hours most nights, you may be falling short of the adult sleep guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adults aged 18 to 60 should aim for 7 hours or more of sleep per night, according to the CDC. For those aged 61-64, this rises to 7-9 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2014, about 35% of American adults slept less than 7 hours per night.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine states that sleeping less than the recommended 7 hours per night increases the risk of:<\/span><\/p>\n