Lose sleep, gain weight: If you're piling on the pounds, a lack of sleep may be to blame

• THE LINK between disturbed sleep and obesity has been known for some time. Last week a report revealed the connection between insomnia and an increased risk of heart failure.
• A bad night's sleep disrupts hundreds of genes which regulate inflammation, immunity and our ability to cope with stress. It also increases the output of hormones linked toweight gain and triggers cravings for fatty and sugary foods.
• A bad night's sleep disrupts hundreds of genes which regulate inflammation, immunity and our ability to cope with stress. It also increases the output of hormones linked toweight gain and triggers cravings for fatty and sugary foods.
• We are more likely to want salty, fatty or sugary foods when we are tired, a study at Columbia University revealed earlier this year.

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