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Beth Irvine

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posted 10/29/2008, comments (2)

Sleep Problems and Weight Gain

Research documents that people with sleep problems often have issues with weight gain. I recently received an email from a listener who told me how she has lost a lot weight over the last year. Dear Beth: I have lost 30 pounds over this past year, very gradually and without much effort. I am making wiser choices in selection and portion control. I... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/20/2008, comments (0)

Adolescent Girl Weight Gain – What’s Sleep Got To Do With It?

Teen girls are typically prone to unhealthy levels of weight gain. Well a new study that just came out that looked at some of the potential causes of weight gain. The list included internet use - meaning they sit a lot, alcohol use - which we know can start in the teen years, coffee consumption - which certainly... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/13/2008, comment (1)

Are You Experiencing MicroSleeps Unknowingly

Maybe you are stressed or preoccupied or overwhelmed with responsibilities and not sleeping well or not sleeping enough. I'm learning that even small deficits of sleep can wreak havoc with your memory - performance on the job - driving skills - health. We know that if you learn a task right before going to sleep - it will imprint far... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/18/2008, comment (1)

What"s Sleep Got To Do With It??

Do you know what lack of sleep can do to a person? Well, according to the latest research it can mess with your metabolism and with hormones that regulate weight and specifically weight gain. Sleep deprivation can mimic the impact of alcohol on your driving skills. Certainly focus, concentration and work productivity can... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/02/2008, comment (1)

Link Shown Between Poor Sleep, Weight Gain

Once again, a study confirms that too little or too much sleep is bad for you. This report, published in the medical journal Sleep, shows a link between sleepers who get less than 7 or more than 8 hours of sleep per night and weight gain over time. Getting less sleep increased risk more than getting extra sleep did. Three Things You... Read more Chevron

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