Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Cut nearly 300 calories a day by doing something you already do
The better sleep you have, the better life you’ll enjoy. Of course. But you may say there are so many things to do each day that you have no choice but to sleep less than you want or should. Indeed, people are getting busier while more things are done by machines more efficiently. But a recent study found that a good night’s sleep not only improves your health and productivity but also controls your weight. The study’s participants tried to sleep about eight and a half hours a night for two weeks, an hour or two longer than usual. Surprisingly, those who had a healthier length of sleep time decreased their calorie intake by an average of 270 calories a day, without any restrictions. There is some internal mechanism that controls appetite, which seems to be affected by how well and how long the person slept. Indeed, sleep hygiene is essential for our health and performance. But in case you have difficulty sleeping, you might want to avoid staring at blue light-emitting devices, such as TV, PC, or smartphone an hour before bed. Also, keeping the room temperature somewhere around 18 degrees helps you sleep better.
So, why not try going to bed earlier? You won’t lose anything but some weight.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about sleep hygiene and your health.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/02/07/health/sleep-weight-loss-wellness/index.html
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