Last year I reported on a study that found insomnia sufferers were more likely to suffer from heart disease and even strokes compared to healthy sleepers.
Now another study has reached a similar conclusion.
The new study looked at data from 16 studies involving 122,501 individuals who were followed for periods ranging from 3 to 20 years.
Insomnia was defined as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or experiencing restless, disturbed nights.
Researchers found that insomnia was associated with a 45% increase in the risk of developing or dying from heart disease.
So, yet another study confirming the serious consequences of insomnia.
I'm sure it won't be the last, either.
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
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Last updated: April 11, 2013
