https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/weightgain/Recent content in weightgain on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 07 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/how-losing-just-80-minutes-of-sleep-can-cause-weight-gain/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/how-losing-just-80-minutes-of-sleep-can-cause-weight-gain/A recent study from Columbia University reveals a surprising link between mild sleep deprivation and gradual weight gain. Researchers found that cutting sleep by just 80 minutes per night—roughly an hour and a half—can lead to an average weight increase of one pound every six weeks. This trend poses a significant health risk, as many adults experience this level of chronic sleep loss. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia, emphasized the implications: “Our study shows that getting adequate sleep may help reduce the risk of weight gain and obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes.https://somersetdaily.co.uk/losing-sleep-could-mean-gaining-weight-one-pound-every-six-weeks/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/losing-sleep-could-mean-gaining-weight-one-pound-every-six-weeks/A recent study from Columbia University reveals that cutting sleep by just under 90 minutes per night can lead to weight gain at a rate of one pound every six weeks. This modest reduction in sleep not only contributes to weight gain but also increases sedentary behavior among adults. The research, led by Professor Marie-Pierre St-Onge of Columbia’s Department of Medicine and Institute for Human Nutrition, highlights the importance of sufficient sleep in preventing obesity and related health issues such as heart disease and diabetes.