More Sleep And More Exercise
- Sleep-deprived people crave for and also end up eating more carb-rich foods and sugar.
- Sleep duration affects the release of insulin in the body, that affects our glucose levels, and prolonged sleep deprivation can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Research shows that exercise prevents the damage done by lack of sleep and also makes one eat less.
To stay healthy, one has to sleep more and also do regular exercise.
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