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Meta-analysis links insomnia to 26% higher stroke risk and hospitalization
A systematic review in Sleep Medicine Reviews found insomnia associated with 26% increased stroke risk and 28% higher odds of hospitalization, with links to depression, suicidal behaviors, and potentially dementia.
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Sleep disorders are increasingly recognized as warning signs for serious health conditions. The quantifiable stroke risk and connections to mental health and cognitive decline underscore the need to address insomnia in broader preventive health strategies. This builds on earlier findings showing insomnia symptoms raise risk especially in younger populations.
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