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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Vishwam Sankaran

How insomnia can increase your chances of a heart attack

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People with insomnia are about 70 per cent more likely to have a heart attack compared to those without the sleep disorder over an average nine-year follow-up period, according to a new study.

The research, which is set to be published in the journal Clinical Cardiology, also found that heart attacks occurred more often in women with sleep disorders that include trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good-quality sleep.

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