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No link between insomnia and early death

Meta-analysis of 37 million people found link to dementia and depression but not life expectancy

16-Nov-2018

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Report says there is no link between insomnia and early death.

Scientists reviewed 17 studies, which covered close to 37 million people.

It still links insomnia with illnesses such as dementia and depression.

Up to 30% of people in the UK are believed to suffer from insomnia,

People with insomnia often just trying to make it to the end of the day.

The study was published by the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews.

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NHS

UK National Health Service, publicly funded healthcare system in England

Sleep Medicine Reviews

Scientific journal covering research on the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders.

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Sleep, Depression