P20 Extending Sleep to Reverse Metabolic Syndrome

Inclusion Criteria: * Greater than or equal to 35 years of age and less than or equal to 60 years of age. Middle aged adults have the highest prevalence of short sleep compared to other stages of adulthood. * Objectively confirmed MetS defined by three or more of the following: a) waist circumference greater than 120cm (men) or 88cm (women), b) blood pressure greater than or equal to 135 mmHg systolic or greater than or equal to 85 mmHg diastolic or antihypertensive medication use, c) fasting glucose greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL or insulin or oral hypoglycemic medication use, d) serum triglycerides greater than or equal to 150mg/dL or hypertriglyceride medication use, e) HDL-c less than 40mg/dL (women) or less than 50 mg/dL (men) or medication use for low HDL-c1. MetS was selected because individuals with MetS are at high risk for multiple chronic conditions. * Accelerometry confirmed short sleep (average work day sleep less than or equal to 6.5 hours/night). Self-reported sleep may overestimate sleep duration. This will ensure that participants will have short sleep patterns that are associated with MetS outcomes. * English speaking. Participants will need to demonstrate adequate English comprehension (assessed during informed consent). Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy/lactation (self-reported). Pregnancy and lactation can disrupt habitual sleep patterns, and hormonal changes during pregnancy increase insulin resistance and may confound MetS. * Current chemotherapy t…