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Seven hours of sleep linked to better blood sugar regulation

A 2026 study found that sleeping 7.3 hours on weeknights may be associated with better blood sugar regulation by improving insulin sensitivity-how efficiently cells respond to insulin and absorb sugar from the bloodstream.

Insulin resistance in women and why it rises after 50

Insulin resistance is when the pancreas makes insulin but the body's cells don't use it efficiently. It becomes more common in women after age 50 due to hormonal shifts that change the way the body stores fat. It is a key step in the process of developing prediabetes and diabetes.

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