Those of us partial to a lie in woke up to good news this week, as a new study showed that a good night's sleep can help with weight loss.
We're often told to eat less and move more to lose weight, but according to the research by scientists at King's College London, simply spending an extra 90 minutes in bed could also be a solution.
Lack of sleep was already known to be a risk factor for obesity, because it alters levels of hormones which control appetite. The new research discovered that lifestyle factors are also at play. Participants in the study who get more sleep choose healthier foods within a week, eating on average 10 grams less sugar each day. They were less likely to pick sugary treats,...
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