Researchers have revealed a new downside for those struggling with obesity: sleep deprivation.
According to UPI, a new study reveals that obese adults sleep approximately fifteen minutes less than adults who are either at a healthy weight, or overweight.
The data showed that adults defined as excessively overweight slept about six hours, 36 minutes per night over more than a two-year period.
UPI reports the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults get an average of seven hours of sleep during a 24-hour period.
While we cannot determine the direction of association from our study result, these findings provide further support to the notion that sleep patterns are associated with weight management and overall health.
Study Authors Scripps Research Translational Institute, San Diego