Losing Just 80 Minutes of Sleep Could Cause Weight Gain, New Study Finds
New research suggests that missing as little as 80 minutes of sleep per night may be linked to weight gain.
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The brief
Recent studies indicate a connection between poor sleep and weight gain. Specifically, coverage notes that losing approximately 78 to 80 minutes of sleep nightly could contribute to this outcome.
EatingWell and Juta MedicalBrief focus on the specific timeframes of sleep loss associated with weight gain. News Channel 5 Nashville and LocalNews1 emphasize the broader link between poor sleep and serious health concerns.
Future coverage may further clarify the specific health concerns mentioned by LocalNews1 and provide more details on the study cited by EatingWell.
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Quick answers
How much sleep loss is linked to weight gain?
Reports cite a loss of approximately 78 to 80 minutes of sleep per night.
Which outlets are reporting on this study?
Coverage includes EatingWell, Juta MedicalBrief, News Channel 5 Nashville, and LocalNews1.
Is poor sleep considered a significant health issue?
According to LocalNews1, poor sleep can become a serious health concern.
Coverage (4)
- Weight gain from losing just 78 minutes of sleep a night Juta MedicalBrief · 18h ago
- Let Me Help: Poor sleep linked to weight gain News Channel 5 Nashville · 18h ago
- When poor sleep becomes a serious health concern LocalNews1 · 18h ago
- Losing Just 80 Minutes of Sleep Could Cause Weight Gain, New Study Finds EatingWell · 18h ago
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