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Insomnia Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke

The review pooled more than 1.3 million participants and also linked insomnia to depression, suicidal behavior and possible dementia risk.

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Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according to new research in Sleep Medicine Reviews. The researchers say the findings support recognizing insomnia as an important marker of brain, mental and general health.

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Joo-young = People with insomnia, who have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, not only have a 26% higher risk of stroke, but also dementia, depression, suicide...

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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An international overview with participation of the MedUni Vienna shows connections between insomnia and an increased risk of stroke. Connections were also found in hospital admissions as well as several neurological and mental diseases.

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Medical Xpress broke the news in Douglas, United Kingdom on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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