insufficient sleep ↔ obesity

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Insufficient sleep is identified as a significant risk factor for obesity, as evidenced by its inclusion in lists of health consequences [1], [2] and its classification as a contributing behavioral factor alongside diet and exercise [3].

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Long-Term Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation empowersleep.com Empower Sleep 1 fact

claimInsufficient sleep can lead to a multitude of physical and mental health issues, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cognitive decline, and mood disorders.

Experts recommend 7-8 hours of sleep for better brain health sph.unc.edu UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 1 fact

claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that people with chronic inadequate sleep are at higher risk for and experience more severe health problems, including dementia, depression, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.

Why Sleep Matters: Consequences of Sleep Deficiency sleep.hms.harvard.edu Harvard Medical School 1 fact

claimInsufficient sleep is considered a potential risk factor for obesity, alongside lack of exercise and overeating.