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Lifestyle

The Dangers of Insomnia

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February 20, 2014

Research shows that insomnia can pose a serious risk to health. It can cause vascular problems and diabetes, and increase the likelihood of depression, obesity, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Chronic sleeplessness increases the mortality risk three-fold.

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