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Most people who stay up later than they should don’t think of themselves as sleep-deprived. They’re getting six hours — maybe six and a half — and they feel functional. That gap, roughly 80 minutes fewer than the seven-plus hours physiology requires, is precisely what a new controlled trial from Columbia University studied. Over six…

New research from Columbia University found that adults who cut their sleep by about 80 minutes for six weeks packed on a pound (0.45 kg) and moved less during the day

You do not have to pull all nighters to work against your waistline. A new Columbia study found that losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night pushed weight up over six weeks. The interesting part is why: not that tired people ate more, but that they quietly moved less

Sleep and stress play important roles in weight management, along with diet and exercise

Many of us underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep, often sacrificing those precious hours for work, entertainment, or other commitments. However, recent research from Columbia University suggests that even a modest reduction in sleep can have significant implications for our health, particularly in terms of weight gain

TV fitness coach Joe Wicks is encouraging parents to embrace active mornings with their children this summer, as a new poll reveals widespread parental concern over inactivity during the six-week break

Getting a little less sleep each night may have a bigger impact on your health than you realize. Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that adults who cut their nightly sleep by about 80 minutes for six weeks gained an average of one pound and spent more time being inactive

Missing just 80 minutes of sleep a night may lead to weight gain, Columbia study finds Trending Topics

We all know that not getting enough sleep can leave us feeling groggy and out of sorts, but did you know it might also be quietly adding pounds to your body?