If only we could sleep our way to fitness. It's not quite that easy, but recent sleep studies by researchers in Chicago, New York and Quebec suggests that people who get the least sleep tend to be the most overweight.
In October, several doctors announced during a Canadian conference several studies that suggest getting less than the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep at night can increase contributing factors for obesity, according to CNet news (www.news.com).
These include sugar cravings, a decrease in the body's ability to regulate appetite, and a metabolic disruption that can cause a person's metabolism to resemble the metabolism of someone with diabetes.
The researchers also suggested links between reduced hours of sleep and increased risk of hypertension, diabetes and heart attacks. All of which we want no part of.