Columbia Research Connects Sleep Deprivation to Weight Increase

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Recent research conducted by Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons indicates that cutting down on nightly sleep by approximately 80 minutes over a span of six weeks resulted in participants accumulating an average weight gain of one pound and adopting a more inactive lifestyle. The study monitored 95 adults with wrist devices and noted an additional 17 minutes of daily inactivity during periods of restricted sleep. These results imply that even moderate and sustained sleep deprivation could elevate the likelihood of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, underscoring the necessity of maintaining healthy sleep practices for long-term disease prevention.

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00:00A new Columbia University study suggests losing a little sleep could lead to weight gain.

00:05Researchers followed 95 healthy adults over a six-week period.

00:09Participants reduced their sleep by about 80 minutes each night.

00:13By the end of the study, they had gained an average of one pound.

00:17They also spent 17 more minutes each day being inactive.

00:21Scientists say even modest sleep loss may increase the risk of obesity over time.

00:27Previous research from the same team also linked poor sleep to insulin resistance.

00:31That can raise the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

00:35Researchers believe better sleep could be an important part of maintaining long-term health.

00:40While more studies are needed, the message is simple.

00:43Getting enough sleep may help protect both your weight and your overall health.

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