The study, carried out by a specialist team at the University of Helsinki over a seven year period, analysed the sleeping patterns and weights of 7,300 women aged between 40 and 60. 

The team discovered that around one in three women with frequent sleep problems ended up gaining around 11 pounds in weight over the course of the investigation. 

However, those who slept soundly through the night barely put on any weight, with only one in five gaining 11 pounds or more. 

The experts who conducted the study say that weight gain in those with sleep problems could be a result of disrupted chemicals in the body that dictate appetite. 

It may also be that poor levels of sleep mean people are more susceptible to weight gain or that carrying a few extra pounds can increase the chances of a poor night’s sleep. 

There are a variety of factors which cause people to gain weight. Recent research has revealed that genetics can play a part in determining a person’s weight along with their psychological state of mind. 

Those who looking to end their struggle to keep off the pounds, can come from a consultation with an expert bariatric surgeon at The Hospital Group. 

David Ross, Chief Executive of The Hospital Group said: “Many people battle for years on various diets, but sometimes a little extra help is needed. 

“Surgery is not a quick fix option, but it can provide a long lasting result for those who have tried but consistently failed to lose weight by other means.” 

Since The Hospital Group was established in 1992, it has risen to become the UK’s biggest weight loss surgery providers, performing more procedures last year than the NHS. 

This entry was posted on Friday, July 9th, 2010 at 10:07 am and is filed under Cosmetic Surgery News.