Skipping sleep may pack on pounds faster than you think, new study finds
Rebecca Robbins analyzes popular sleep trends including melatonin, mouth taping, cooling pillows and sleep trackers. She explains melatonin's role in circadian rhythm, mouth taping benefits for nasal breathing and the importance of a 65-degree Fahrenheit sleep environment. Robbins advises adults aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health and longevity.
- ▪Rebecca Robbins analyzes popular sleep trends including melatonin, mouth taping, cooling pillows and sleep trackers.
- ▪She explains melatonin's role in circadian rhythm, mouth taping benefits for nasal breathing and the importance of a 65-degree Fahrenheit sleep environment.
- ▪Robbins advises adults aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health and longevity.
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Sleep Health Skipping sleep may pack on pounds faster than you think, new study finds Columbia University researchers found participants gained about 1 pound and had slightly larger waistlines By Kelly McGreal Fox News Published July 26, 2026 4:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sleep expert dissects social media sleep trends During 'Fox & Friends' Wellness Week, sleep expert Dr. Rebecca Robbins analyzes popular sleep trends including melatonin, mouth taping, cooling pillows and sleep trackers. She explains melatonin's role in circadian rhythm, mouth taping benefits for nasal breathing and the importance of a 65-degree Fahrenheit sleep environment.
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