Insomnia linked to increased risk for heart disease

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By Dr. Mercola

Sleep deprivation has the same effect on your immune system as physical stress or illness,1 which may help explain why lack of sleep is tied to an increased risk of numerous chronic diseases,2 including heart disease. For example, research3 has shown frequent or chronic insomnia is strongly associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, a precursor and risk factor for heart disease.

According to the Mayo Clinic,4 “People who sleep five hours or less a night may be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure or worsening already …read more

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