http://insomnia-gone.com/sleep-and-obesity-95.html To Help You Overcome Insomnia Wed, 12 May 2010 00:40:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://insomnia-gone.com/sleep-and-obesity-95.html/comment-page-1#comment-262 Kathy Joyce Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:19:38 +0000 http://insomnia-gone.com/sleep-study/sleep-and-obesity#comment-262 Lack of sleep lowers the production of a hormone called cortisol. This results in an increase in appetite which is often why sleep deprivation can lead to a higher intake of calories. Insufficient sleep will also slow down metabolism and lead to fewer calories being burned. You should be getting at least 7 hours sleep a night to keep your metabolism working efficiently. Lack of sleep lowers the production of a hormone called cortisol. This results in an increase in appetite which is often why sleep deprivation can lead to a higher intake of calories. Insufficient sleep will also slow down metabolism and lead to fewer calories being burned. You should be getting at least 7 hours sleep a night to keep your metabolism working efficiently.

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