Superhealthyme

This week, we talk about how scientists have linked a lack of sleep to weight gain. Sleeping too little prompts people to eat bigger portions of all foods, increasing weight gain. And in a review of 18 studies, researchers found that a lack of sleep led to increased cravings for energy-dense, high-carbohydrate foods. Add it all together, and a sleepy brain appears to crave junk food while also lacking the impulse control to say no. Mike shares his sleep difficulties, too, as does a listener. What can people do to insure a good 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep each night. Mike also records a fitness assesment he did at hospital exercise center, chekcing cario conditioning, flexibility, endurance, strength. He shares his results. And he has a new scale, a high tech scale that connects to the Interbet and updates his diet and fitness apps with his weight and BMI