Recently, it has been revealed that sleeping and being overweight directly correlate one another. Not getting enough sleep can lead to gaining weight and gaining weight can lead to sleep apnea. In order to have better sleep, you must get enough hours in, in order to avoid developing sleeping problems such as sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a disorder that is caused mostly by obesity and if not treated can lead to more serious health issues, such has heart disease. Sleep apnea is also what causes a person to snore can lead to emotional issues with their partner. Sleep apnea deprives someone of a full rest and if you suffer from sleep apnea it may be the reason you feel tired even if you get the full recommended amount of sleep.
Anything less than the seven to nine hours sleep we need is asking for trouble that can literally impact our lives. Even it could lead to a loss of physical and mental health, to poor memory, poor coordination, and now, to weight gain and obesity.
Obesity is a disease of excess body fat that can be characterized by a body mass index of 30+ – and the risk factors and contributory causes include a range of well-documented genetic and environmental factors. However the relative effect of these causes on the development of obesity remains unclear.
Severe clinical obesity in people show a higher risk of morbidity and premature mortality than those with a body fat index of less than 30+. It is the excess body fat on the neck and chest that particularly damages the air-passageways and the lungs.
The leading cause of sleep apnea is obesity. This happens when the abdomin and the upper part are clouded with excess fat, this is what causes sleep apnea. The more overweight a person is, the higher the chances of sleep apnea.
Significantly, weight loss reduces sleep apnea as it leads to a significant improvement in symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Even the modest weight reduction can help get the condition under control.
