What Your Cravings Say About Your Health
Craving Sugar: Hidden Signs of Stress and Sleep Deprivation Craving Sugar: Hidden Signs of Stress and Sleep Deprivation (image credits: unsplash) Recent research from the Sleep Foundation in 2024 highlights that Americans who sleep fewer than six hours a night are 45% more likely to report strong sugar cravings the next day. This is not a coincidence—studies show that lack of sleep disrupts hormones like leptin and ghrelin, which regulate hunger and satiety, leading the brain to seek quick sources of energy such as sweets. In a 2024 survey by the American Psychological Association, 63% of adults who reported high … Read more