Poor sleep is one of the most overlooked causes of weight gain and metabolic dysfunction in women over 35. A single night of poor sleep raises cortisol, increases ghrelin (hunger hormone), reduces leptin (fullness hormone), and impairs insulin sensitivity — setting up the perfect conditions for fat gain and cravings the next day. This category covers the bidirectional relationship between sleep and weight in women, how hormonal changes disrupt sleep architecture, practical sleep hygiene strategies, and natural approaches to improving sleep quality during perimenopause and menopause.
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