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VOLUME XXVI | FEB 2019
Does extra sleep on the weekends repay your sleep debt? No, researchers say
Insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders put people at increased risk for metabolic problems, including obesity and diabetes. But is extra sleep on the weekends enough to reduce those risks? The short answer, according to new findings is ‘no.’

Farah Al-Mansour
Farah is a Middle Eastern-Canadian sociologist from Ottawa, examining the role of social structures in fostering personal growth. Her passion is highlighting stories of human adaptability, and promoting inclusive group strategies for realizing untapped potential.