A recent Dutch research has shown, how important sleep actually is. The scientists have analyzed the data on sleep and feeding preferences of 180 Netherlands residents. It has occurred, that people suffering from insomnia at night and then feel sleepy during the whole day are more prone to overeating. Because of the permanent tiredness insomnia sufferers are chronically stressed. It makes them eat high-calorie foods trying to cope with stress. Besides, chronic sleep loss causes the alteration of metabolic function, which also contributes to obesity. It also Continue reading »