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| | Do the longer days make anyone else feel perpetually underslept? It's so hard to get to sleep early when the sun's out so late, but my body still wakes up as soon as it starts getting light. I have yet to find an eye mask that stays on my face through the night. So, alas, I'm a grump till October. And not only am I cranky, but I've also noticed that I'm way hungrier during the daytime. Turns out, there's a reason for this. Below, Leah Maschino, a registered dietitian at Healthline, explains why. | | | | Sweet dreams,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
April 30, 2024 • 2.5 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | Does losing sleep make you hungrier? | | | A: | Yes! A quality rest directly affects levels of ghrelin and leptin — two hunger hormones that help control your appetite. Ghrelin is responsible for increasing your appetite, while leptin is responsible for decreasing your appetite. Inadequate sleep durations have been linked with an increase in ghrelin and a decrease in leptin levels — meaning you're hungrier and less full.
With poor sleep can come mood changes, trouble with memory, difficulty thinking clearly and concentrating, and other negative side effects. Many of these can result in inconsistent food choices and have a major effect on lifestyle choices.
Good sleep is crucial for so many reasons and is important to prioritize at every stage of life. Read more about what quality sleep can do for you both mentally and physically here, including tips to improve your nightly routine. | | | | | Leah Maschino, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | Sniffle, sniffle | | | | | | |  | | Zicam Zinc Cold Remedy RapidMelts | | I want to be clear that the evidence behind taking zinc for cold and flu symptoms is not conclusive. That being said, there is preliminary research that suggests it may support immune health. And, personally, it definitely seems like taking zinc helps reduce the severity of a cold as long as I start the second I feel symptoms come on and continue with the recommended dosage. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🏡 12 ways to treat psoriasis at home. Everyone is different, so it's important to find what works for you and your symptoms. | | ☕ Should you drink coffee before your workout? Here are some pros and cons to consider. | | 😶🌫️ 6 reasons you've been feeling foggy. Get to the root of your brain fog for clearer days. | | 🧪 Food sensitivity tests aren't reliable. Here's what to use instead. | | | Thanks for reading, folks! I hope you all get the sleep you deserve tonight. | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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