Friday Favorites: The Effect of Sleep on Weight Loss

Friday Favorites: The Effect of Sleep on Weight Loss

April 3, 2026 · 10 min

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This episode discusses the impact of sleep duration on weight loss and body fat reduction.

Those randomized to 8.5 hours of sleep a night lost significantly more body fat than those who got 5.5 hours. Getting even one more hour of sleep a night may help with weight control.

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