We know that lack of sleep impairs our memory, speeds up aging and increases our risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Now, if that’s not enough to get you to get more quality sleep, maybe this new research will.
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A King’s College London study concludes that for as simple as sleeping for longer each night, one could reduce his intake of sugary foods and lead to a healthier diet.
Extended sleep resulted in a 10-gram reduction in reported intake of free sugars
The researchers looked at increasing the sleep hours of participants who habitually slept for less than the seven-hour recommended minimum for adults.
They found that extending sleep resulted in a 10-gram (≈ 2 ½ teaspoons) reduction in reported intake of free sugars (sugars added to food by manufacturers, or those added at home). They also noticed trends for reduce intake of total carbohydrates intake.
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“Sleep duration and quality is an area of increasing public health concern and has been linked as a risk factor for various conditions. We have shown that sleep habits can be changed with relative ease in healthy adults using a personalised approach,” said Haya Al Khatib lead researcher.
