Seven hours and 18 minutes of sleep may lower insulin resistance risk

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Seven hours and 18 minutes of sleep nightly may reduce insulin resistance risk. A large study found this duration optimal for glucose metabolism. However, exceeding this on weekdays and catching up on weekends was linked to higher risks. The research analyzed sleep patterns and metabolic health in over 23,000 adults, suggesting sleep duration impacts diabetes precursors.


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