Do you have a teenager at home?

• May 4, 2024

If your teenage son keeps awake studying, watching television or "sticking" to his cell phone, not only will he get up tired but he will also put his health at risk: a study reveals that sleeping little increases the risk of diabetes .

The research of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases indicates that when sleeping little rises cortisol and growth hormone levels, both hormones antagonize the effects of insulin.

For the analysis, 700 children aged 5 to 12 years were evaluated for slow wave sleep, a sleep stage that helps store memories and is associated with low levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

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