Inadequate sleep & obesity: Breaking the vicious cycle

J Fam Pract. 2023 Oct;72(8):332-338. doi: 10.12788/jfp.0674.

Abstract

Poor sleep negatively affects hormones that govern the food reward system and can interfere with weight-loss programs. Obesity in turn restricts sleep. Which treatments have shown promise?

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Obesity* / epidemiology
  • Obesity* / prevention & control
  • Sleep
  • Sleep Deprivation*