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The Association Between Sleep Loss And Women’S Wellness Decisions, Gudeta D. Fufaa, Amber S. Linde
The Association Between Sleep Loss And Women’S Wellness Decisions, Gudeta D. Fufaa, Amber S. Linde
Walden Faculty and Staff Publications
Sleep loss is an important determinant of health status owing to its relationships with molecular, immune, and neural changes; these changes, in turn, are important etiological mechanisms for the development of cardiovascular, metabolic diseases and increased risk of accident related injuries. While the association between sleep loss and risk of weight gain is established, studies on the association between sleep loss and nutrition and physical activity are limited. The purpose of this research was to determine if there are significant associations between reported sleep variations and nutrition and physical activity level while recognizing the association between body mass index (BMI) …