Insomnia not linked to premature death, research shows

According to HLN, a new study shows that insomnia is not associated with a shorter lifespan. This comes as a surprise, as previous studies did link poor sleep to a higher risk of premature death.

The study looked at a large number of participants and analyzed their sleep patterns over a long period. The results suggest that insomnia itself has no direct impact on life expectancy, although other health factors may still play a role.

Experts emphasize that good sleep remains important for overall health. However, the new research could be a reason to revise earlier assumptions about insomnia as a risk factor for premature death.

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