Weekend lie-ins cause "social jet lag", raising stress and obesity risk

Sleeping at significantly different times on weekdays versus weekends triggers a phenomenon called "social jet lag," where the body reacts as if it has crossed several time zones. Researchers warn that this irregular sleep pattern elevates stress levels and increases the risk of being overweight. Monday mornings feel particularly hard precisely because the biological clock has been shifted by weekend lie-ins.

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