Dr. Barry Dworkin

Mouse study illustrates connection between sleep-loss and sugar/fat craving (aka doughnuts)

Health Headlines Commentary for December 8, 2016

Source:

Sleep loss may up appetite for sugary, fatty foods

Reference:

Chemogenetic inhibition of the medial prefrontal cortex reverses the effects of REM sleep loss on sucrose consumption

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