Category: Health & wellness

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What Are Ghrelin and Leptin, and Why Are These Hunger Hormones Important?

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Updated March 1, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

Ask most people what they know about hormones, and they’ll instantly start chattering about estrogen and testosterone. But did you know there are actually about 50 different hormones in the human body? All of them play important roles in your health and in normal bodily function.

For instance, the stress hormone cortisol helps your body function optimally in times of stress. And sleep hormone melatonin regulates your sleep patterns and wards off disease.

But when it comes to hunger and your eating behaviors, the hormones ghrelin and leptin are responsible for telling you when you feel hungry, and when it’s time to stop eating.

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Is Your Metal Bed Frame Interfering With Sleep?

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Updated February 28, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

Around 38% of Americans get fewer than 7 hours of sleep per night. Sleep experts suggest getting between 7 and 9 hours every night to maintain optimal health, and to avoid common problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer.

As you sleep, your body literally heals and repairs itself on a cellular level. Ever hear people joke about beauty sleep? Beauty sleep is very legit! Sleep enhances collagen production and increases circulation to leave your skin and complexion looking fresh, youthful, and flawless.

People who suffer from sleep deprivation are often at higher risk for serious conditions including heart disease, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. But sleep helps your body produce ample amounts of melatonin—a sleep hormone and antioxidant that fights inflammation and reduces your risk for cancer.

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