Only in studies will people be perhaps convinced of the abnormalities and issues that lack of sleep bring. Health are expected to be at the top of the list and for today, it has to do something with weight.

Ideally, we hear about people losing weight due to lack of sleep. But in a strange twist, a study proves that lack of sleep can be a cause for gaining weight and eventually lead to obesity.

A study carried out by the University of Washington showed how some genetic traits could impact on BMI. The study which made use of twins turned out that those who slept for less than 7 hours were twice likely to experience genetic effects tied up with weight gain over the ones who slept for more than 9 hours.

Those who slept for less than seven hours had higher BMIs on average, and the researchers attributed 70 percent of the differences to the genetic effects.

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We know for a fact that a lot of Americans are suffering sleep apnea but perhaps not this much. Apparently, the big number is broken down for people who are aware they have it and the ones who don’t know they have it. Sadly, 10 million people do not know they have sleep apnea which is quite alarming.

Some get an idea when their mate starts snoring, but for the people who sleep alone, there is no telling if they are indeed suffering from sleep apnea. Dental considerations may help you out on this one. A common cause is traced to TMD or temporomandibular disorder. This is when the jaw is not properly aligned resulting in bad bites.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons lists numerous lifestyle changes that can help to curb snoring and subsequent sleep apnea. This includes losing weight, along with avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and eating large, heavy meals. The association also advises that people sleep on their side instead of on their back, and recommends not to take a sedative, which relaxes the muscles in the throat and increases snoring.

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Losing weight has been known to help us as far as healthy living is concerned. And while many aim for a better looking body and physique, weight loss may yet be a great help for the people having sleep apnea problems. People who are overweight or obese are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which a person’s breathing stops or becomes very shallow, sometimes several hundred times a night and sometimes for as long as a minute, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association.

This could lead to heart problems which is normal for people who have these problems. But based on a study, reducing weight can limit all that. A 10% decrease in weight is enough to improve sleep apnea issues. So if you want a free ride to address sleep apnea and also obesity, start out with that.

(Source) AJC

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While studies are reliable, it seems like this is similar to sleeping more even if it means craving for something in your stomach. Would that be good or bad? The reason for this is would foregoing sleep in times of hunger possibly lead to other health problems like ulcers?

Losing weight is one thing but affecting the other health concerns is another. We all want to get good sleep and keep fit, but there is some doubt with regards to the reliability of this scientific finding.

(Source) Web MD

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