Study Links Inadequate Sleep to Bone Loss in Young Women

New research suggests that inadequate sleep may accelerate bone loss, especially in younger women. Dr. Christine Swanson is investigating the connection between insufficient sleep and osteoporosis, exploring whether proper sleep could help prevent this condition. As bone density peaks in early adulthood and declines with age, changes in sleep patterns may play a role in bone health. Genes regulating our internal body clock are present in all bone cells, indicating a potential link between sleep and bone health.