Leptin & Ghrelin: Appetite Hormones Disrupted by Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) doesn’t just interfere with breathing—it also affects your body’s ability to manage hunger. Behind the fatigue, weight gain, and sugar cravings that many people with sleep apnea report lie two hormones: leptin and ghrelin. When your sleep is fragmented by repeated breathing pauses, your body’s natural hormonal balance shifts. You may […]

How Sleep Debt Sabotages Morning Workouts

Struggling through a 6 a.m. workout after just a few hours of sleep? You’re not alone. Skipping out on sleep might seem like a tradeoff for productivity, but it directly undermines what you’re trying to achieve during those early training sessions. Whether you’re lifting weights, running miles, or just trying to stay active, sleep debt […]