Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight

2026-07-13 - 2026-07

Sleeping about an hour and 20 minutes less each night for six weeks caused participants to gain weight and spend more time inactive. Researchers found that even mild, realistic sleep loss, similar to what many adults experience, had measurable effects. They warn that if this pattern continues over months or years, the health consequences could become much more significant, including a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Scientists discover the one nutrient beneficial parasites can't live without

2026-07-10 - 2026-07

A new study found that dietary fiber can determine whether beneficial intestinal worms help reduce inflammation or become essentially inactive. With plenty of fiber, the worms remained healthy and supported an anti-inflammatory response, while a low-fiber diet pushed them into a hibernation-like state that eliminated those benefits. Researchers also found that fiber-rich diets promoted healthier gut bacteria, whereas Western-style diets reduced microbial diversity and encouraged less desirable microbes.

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Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight

Scientists discover the one nutrient beneficial parasites can't live without