Tag Archives: Sleep

Lack of Sleep Compromises Weight Loss Efforts

Posted on October 16, 2010 by wngai

If you are trying to lose weight, make sure you get enough sleep.  A study published in the October 5 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine indicated that lack of sleep thwarted the efficacy of dieting to lose weight.  … Continue reading →

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Short Night Sleeping and Day Napping Increase Risk of Diabetes in Older Adults

Posted on February 18, 2010 by wngai

Less night time sleeping and napping during daytime are associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes in older adults.  The findings are based on the result of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP Diet and Health Study which involved … Continue reading →

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