Sunday, September 19, 2010



Obesity and Disturbed Sleep -Eat less, Move more, SLEEP More - Dr. Josh Rotenberg comments on new research on WABC News



http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=7674779&syndicate=syndicate&section




Insufficient sleep increases the risk of obesity.



  • Both body and brain need quality sleep.


Sleep must be of adequate quantity and quality.


Watch for the the vicious circle


  • reduced sleep can increase body weight

  • increased weight can cause sleep apnea

  • sleep apnea fragments and reduces sleep

    Breaking the vicious cycle can help with weight loss. (tie in Denzel?)

If your child has a weight problem


  • Maintain a healthy and firm sleep schedule

  • Turn off video games, computer TV after dark

  • Make behavioral change a family project

  • Keep a sleep diary

  • Watch for a sleep problem

  • Call your physician for further testing

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