Trouble sleeping can increase your chance of stroke by more than 50%, a new study found. These 4 questions can help gauge your risk

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People who struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep may be at a greater risk of a stroke, according to new research published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.

While the study doesn’t prove that insomnia causes stroke, it should prompt those with sleep issues to seek care, the authors contend.