Sleeping well is beneficial for human health. If you stay up late regularly, not only will you experience symptoms such as mental confusion and memory decline, but more importantly, it can also lead to weight gain. So why does staying up late make people gain weight? Let's understand it together.
Why does staying up late make people gain weight?
1. The role of insulin
It is well known that the body secretes a substance called insulin at night. This insulin can accelerate the absorption and digestion of sugar in the body. If you stay up late frequently and don't rest, it is likely to cause abnormal secretion of insulin, leading to fat accumulation in the body and ultimately causing weight gain. Therefore, it is best not to stay up late at night if you want to maintain a good figure.
If you want to maintain a good body shape, it is best to enter a sleep state before 11 o'clock and get at least eight hours of quality sleep every day.
2. The role of hormones
If you stay up late frequently at night, it will also stimulate the secretion of a hormone called cortisol, which can greatly contribute to rapid weight gain in the body. Therefore, people who stay up late frequently are much more likely to gain weight compared to those who don't stay up late.
The hazards of staying up late
1. Obesity
People who stay up late often eat "midnight snacks". Not only are these snacks difficult to digest, but they also cause loss of appetite the next morning, leading to imbalanced nutrition and obesity.
2. Skin damage
The skin enters a maintenance state from 10 to 11 pm. Staying up late for a long time can cause imbalance in the body's endocrine and nervous systems, resulting in dry and dull skin, acne, pimples, dark spots, and other issues.
3. Memory decline
Staying up late keeps the sympathetic nervous system excited at night, which leads to fatigue, dizziness, memory decline, lack of concentration, and slow reaction during the day. Over time, it can also lead to neurological disorders, insomnia, and other problems.
4. Decreased immune function
Being in a state of staying up late, fatigue, and low spirits can cause a decrease in the body's immune function, making you more susceptible to colds, allergies, and other issues.
3 methods to improve sleep
1. Correct sleeping posture
The sleeping posture should be scientific. Research has shown that sleeping on the right side is better, with slightly bent legs, a slightly forward-bending spine, right elbow bent and placed in front of the pillow, and the left hand naturally placed on the thigh. This can maximize relaxation of the whole body muscles.
2. Improve sleep environment
Sleep should be in a quiet and refreshing environment, with dim light and good ventilation. Avoid noisy and bright environments. Also, develop a regular sleep rhythm with fixed bedtimes and wake-up times.
3. Adequate exercise
Moderate exercise can stimulate the production of endorphins in the brain, which can bring a calming and comfortable feeling. Exercise can help insomnia patients fall asleep faster and increase the duration of deep sleep. However, it should be noted that exercise should not be too exhausting.
