researchers indicates that getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to late life may be connected to an elevated risk
The research analysed the impact of sleep duration on the health of over 7,000 men and women at the ages of 50, 60 and 70..
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Researchers examined the relation ship between how long each participant slept for, mortality and whether they had been diagnosed with two or more chronic diseases
such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes, over the course of 25 years. People who report ed getting five hours of sleep or less at age 50 were 20 per cent more
have been diagnosed with a chronic disease and 40 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with two or more chronic diseases over 25 years.
There are a host of other ways that poor sleep could increase the risk of heart disease or stroke.
This research highlights the importance of getting a good night's sleep.".