Too Little Sleep

Data on 350,000 adults revealed that we are getting less sleep than we did 20-30 years
ago and there may seem to be consequences to our health. Studies have found that
inadequate sleep may lead to weight gain due to increases in hunger hormones.
Diabetes risk also increases with insufficient shut-eye because there is a decrease in
insulin sensitivity. People who get less sleep also have a higher risk of heart disease.
There can be cognitive effects with sleep deprivation such as inability to focus and
impaired decision making. Experts recommend 7 to 8 hours a night.