Lack of enough sleep increases the risk of obesity through a combination of effects on energy metabolism.
A study suggests that high-intensity exercise performed early in the evening does not adversely affect subsequent sleep and can further reduce the feeling of hunger.
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have found that men who consume high-fat foods are more likely to feel sleepy during the day and report sleeping problems at night and also more likely to suffer from sleep apnea.
Studies have shown a link between sleep disturbance and adverse weight gain, whereby fat accumulation increases simultaneously with a decrease in muscle mass - a combination that in itself is associated with many adverse health effects.
Overweight people who lose weight on a high-protein diet have better sleep, according to a study from Purdue University published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.