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14-Year Study Links Poor Sleep to Heart Attack & Stroke Risk

14-Year Study Links Poor Sleep to Heart Attack & Stroke Risk

New research is strengthening the link between poor sleep and the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a press release shared by the European Society of Cardiology, the research was a part of a long-term World Health Organization (WHO) program and an additional “psychosocial” sub-study. “Mortality from cardiovascular diseases accounts for nearly […]

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Insomnia May Decrease the Empathy of Healthcare Workers

Insomnia May Decrease the Empathy of Healthcare Workers

Sleep issues aren’t new to those who work in health care, but a new study suggests that insomnia may significantly impact the treatment of their patients. Published online in the journal Sleep, lead study author Dr. Venkatesh Basappa Krishnamurthy and his team found that the sleep disorder decreases empathy health care workers feel toward their […]

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Poor Sleep Impacts Lifestyle Choices and Future Health

Poor Sleep Impacts Lifestyle Choices and Future Health

According to new research, consistently getting quality sleep is important to our future health as it has a huge influence over our lifestyle choices. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the study has provided evidence that poor sleep makes us more likely to make unhealthy lifestyle decisions by collecting data from 37, 508 adults […]

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Poor Sleep and Insomnia Linked to Low Pain Tolerance

Poor Sleep and Insomnia Linked to Low Pain Tolerance

According to new research, people suffering from insomnia and other sleep issues have an increased sensitivity to pain. The fascinating study was conducted by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and included more than 10,400 adults who had been enrolled in a large, long-term Norwegian health study. Participants were asked various questions about […]

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Night Shift Workers: Insomnia May Hurt Job Performance

Night Shift Workers: Insomnia May Hurt Job Performance

Night shift workers often face cognitive impairment as they complete tasks through the night. However, a new study shared by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests the reason is strongly linked to insomnia rather sleepiness. Published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the study included 34 night shift workers, […]

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