Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain The latest research on the relationship between sleep and weight confirms what many have long suspected: our increasingly frantic lifestyles are quietly undermining our health.
A study by Columbia University's Vagelos School of Medicine has found that even mild sleep deprivation, affecting an estimated 30 percent of adults, can lead to significant weight gain over time.
Researchers studied the effects of delayed bedtime schedules on participants' weight, waist circumference, body composition, and hormone levels.