Being overweight and sleeping has close links as well as inter-dependency on each other. It is said that the less we sleep the more we are at the risk of getting obesity. A recent study conducted in this regard reveals that the number of hours slept has an influence on the risk of obesity.
It has been known for years that sleep apnea’s main cause is from a person being overweight. When someone is diagnosed with sleep apnea the doctor’s main prescription is exercise and weight loss. Sleep apnea is a serious disorder and is also what causes a person to snore. Not only is it very unsoothing to your partner, it can lead to other health problems as well as keeping you tired throughout the day.
Anything less than the seven to nine hours sleep we need is asking for trouble that can literally impact our lives. Even it could lead to a loss of physical and mental health, to poor memory, poor coordination, and now, to weight gain and obesity.
Obesity is more than a physical issue to some. It can cause emotional and mental issues. It’s causes can be due to heredity or from physical abuse such as over eating and not getting enough exercise.
Severe clinical obesity in people show a higher risk of morbidity and premature mortality than those with a body fat index of less than 30+. It is the excess body fat on the neck and chest that particularly damages the air-passageways and the lungs.
The leading cause of sleep apnea is obesity. This happens when the abdomin and the upper part are clouded with excess fat, this is what causes sleep apnea. The more overweight a person is, the higher the chances of sleep apnea.
In turn, losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight can prove to be the solution for lessening and even in some cases eliminating sleep apnea. The simplest changes in lifestyle can help one to lose weight and to gain a healthy sleeping schedule.
