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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Increased Risk Of Death In Men With Insomnia And A Short Sleep Duration

September 2, 2010 Cognitive Function

A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep found an elevated risk of death in men with a complaint of chronic insomnia and an objectively measured short sleep duration. The results suggest that public health policy should emphasize the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of chronic insomnia.

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Chronic Insomnia With Short Sleep Duration Is Significant Risk Factor For Hypertension

September 2, 2010 Cardiovascular Research

A study in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP is the first to demonstrate that chronic insomnia with objectively measured short sleep time is an independent and clinically significant risk factor for hypertension.

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Insomnia With Short Sleep Duration Is A Risk Factor For Diabetes

September 2, 2010 Diabetes Research

Individuals with insomnia and objective short sleep duration are at increased risk for developing diabetes, according to a research abstract that will be presented on June 9, at Sleep 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

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