Sleep is an important modulator of neuroendocrine function and glucose metabolism in
children as well as in adults. In recent years, sleep curtailment has become a hallmark of …

Chronic sleep loss as a consequence of voluntary bedtime restriction is an endemic
condition in modern society. Although sleep exerts marked modulatory effects on glucose …

During the past few decades, sleep curtailment has become a very common in industrialized
countries. This trend for shorter sleep duration has developed over the same time period as …

Abstract Study Objectives: To investigate whether dietary patterns explain the possible
association between short sleep duration and obesity. Design: Longitudinal study. Setting …

Excess visceral adiposity is a primary cause of metabolic syndrome and often results from
excess caloric intake and a lack of physical activity. Beyond these well-known etiologic …

Background: Acute partial sleep deprivation increases plasma concentrations of ghrelin and
decreases those of leptin. Objective: The objective was to observe modifications in energy …

The global epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes parallels the rampant state of sleep
deprivation in our society. Epidemiological studies consistently show an association …

Laboratory studies have found that short-term sleep restriction is associated with
impairments in glucose metabolism, appetite regulation and blood pressure regulation. This …

Objectives The metabolic impact of inadequate sleep has not been determined in healthy
individuals outside laboratories. This study aims to investigate the impact of sleep duration …

Background Prior research on the relationship between sleep and attempted weight loss
failed to recognize the multidimensional nature of sleep. We examined the relationship …