Inadequate Sleep Tied to Abdominal Fat Accumulation
Insufficient sleep is tied to increased calorie consumption and abdominal fat accumulation.
Obesity
Obesity, Poor Metabolic Health Tied to Evidence of Brain Aging
Researchers sought to evaluate the association between metabolic health and obesity and brain health measured via MRI and neurocognitive testing in community-dwelling adults.
Individualized Sleep Counseling Can Aid Weight Loss in Overweight
For overweight adults with habitual sleep duration of less than 6.5 hours/night, individualized sleep counseling increases sleep duration and reduces energy intake.
Excess Body Fat Tied to Lower Cognitive Scores in Adults
Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife.
Nearly Half of US Adults Gained Weight During First Year of Pandemic
Almost half of US adults report gaining weight during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Certain Obesity Features Tied to Multiple Sclerosis Genetic Risk
Presenting at CMSC 2021, researchers investigated the casual relationships between measures of obesity and the genetic risk for multiple sclerosis.
USPSTF Says Start Diabetes Screen at Age 35 for Those With Overweight, Obesity
The USPSTF recommends screening adults aged 35 to 70 years with overweight or obesity for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
AHA Statement Addresses Impact of Childhood OSA on Heart Health
The impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on cardiovascular health in children and adolescents is addressed in a scientific statement.
Impact of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Sleep Duration on Cognition
Researchers studied the impact of obesity and metabolic syndrome on sleep-disordered breathing and/or sleep duration in a group of Hispanic and Latino adults who had experienced cognitive decline.
Increased Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disorders Among Children Born to Women With Severe Obesity
Investigators examined the relationship between maternal prepregnancy BMI status and autism spectrum disorder and developmental disorders in offspring.
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