If you go to bed late, you are at high risk of fatty liver disease

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Going to bed late is one of several bad habits that put you at greater risk of fatty liver.

The habit is common among people who suffer from a form of fatty liver disease, which is usually caused by metabolic problems such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. Its symptoms include a dull, aching pain in the upper abdomen and weakness.

Researchers studied the sleep patterns of 5,011 people, more than 1,000 of whom suffered from metabolic fatty liver disease. They found that people with a poor night's sleep were more likely to get this disease. In particular, people who went to bed late had about a 37% higher risk of getting sick.

During the study, participants recorded how good their sleep was. Good sleep is sleep that meets six healthy habits: early bedtime, seven to eight hours of sleep at night, no insomnia, no snoring, and limited or no daytime sleep.

Going to bed late to of sleep, snoring, and daytime sleep longer than 30 minutes are significantly associated with an increased risk of NAFLD.

People with a poor night's sleep sleep and long daytime naps have the highest risk of developing fatty liver disease.

Lack of sleep can cause hormone imbalances. When this happens, it can lead to overeating and weight gain. In particular, leptin and ghrelin regulate appetite. These hormones make you feel hungry when you don't get enough sleep.