Miami, United States — Not getting enough sleep can double the chances of dying from heart disease or stroke, particularly in people with risk factors like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol, US researchers said Wednesday.
The findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association were based on 1,344 adults who were randomly selected for a sleep study in Pennsylvania.
Participants’ average age was 49, and 42 percent were men.
They were recruited to undergo a series of health screenings, and spend one night in a sleep laboratory.
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source: technology.inquirer.net
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