Lack of Sleep Leads to Snack Attacks

The results of a new study presented at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Baltimore (June 7-12, 2008) provide some food for thought for those in the habit of staying up for the late-late show—sleep loss can lead to weight gain.

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Simple Tips for Looking Your Best on Minimal Sleep

Maybe you stayed out a little too late with your friends drinking cosmos or maybe you’ve just been spreading yourself a little too thin. Whatever the reason, sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on your skin and your appearance overall.
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Sleeping Better Will Help You Lose Weight

A study at the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the Obesity Research Center has discovered a link between the number of hours we sleep and our weight. A hormone called leptin, which suppresses appetite, is actually lowered when you sleep less. In contrast, grehlin, an appetite that increases food cravings and intake is actually raised when you suffer from sleep deprivation. Proper sleep habits bring these hormones into balance and, as a result, help you control your weight