Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight
A study from Columbia University suggests that losing just 80 minutes of sleep per night over six weeks can lead to weight gain and increased inactivity. The findings highlight that even mild, chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to obesity-related health risks.
Why it matters
It challenges the notion that only extreme sleep deprivation is harmful, suggesting that common sleep habits significantly impact long-term metabolic health.
Getting a little less sleep each night may have a bigger impact on your health than you realize. Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that adults who cut their nightly sleep by about 80 minutes for six weeks gained an average of one pound and spent more time being inactive.
The article reports on peer-reviewed scientific research without political or ideological framing.
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