Association between sleep disorders, obesity, and exercise: a review

Decreased sleep duration and quality is associated with an increase in body weight and adiposity. Insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome are three of the most prevalent types of sleep disorder that lead to an increased risk for numerous chronic health conditions. Various studi...

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Published in:Nature and science of sleep 2013-01, Vol.5 (default), p.27-35
Main Authors: Hargens, Trent A, Kaleth, Anthony S, Edwards, Elizabeth S, Butner, Katrina L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic illnesses
Exercise
Health aspects
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Obesity
Physical fitness
Restless legs syndrome
Review
Sleep disorders
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Summary:Decreased sleep duration and quality is associated with an increase in body weight and adiposity. Insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome are three of the most prevalent types of sleep disorder that lead to an increased risk for numerous chronic health conditions. Various studies have examined the impact of these sleep disorders on obesity, and are an important link in understanding the relationship between sleep disorders and chronic disease. Physical activity and exercise are important prognostic tools in obesity and chronic disease, and numerous studies have explored the relationship between obesity, sleep disorders, and exercise. As such, this review will examine the relationship between sleep disorders and obesity. In addition, how sleep disorders may impact the exercise response and how exercise may impact patient outcomes with regard to sleep disorders will also be reviewed.
ISSN:1179-1608
1179-1608
DOI:10.2147/NSS.S34838