Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Insufficient sleep increases risk of cardiovascular disease: study

Wed Jun 13, 10:24 AM ET

CHICAGO (AFP) - Chronic sleep deprivation can do more than leave you short-tempered: it can also stress your heart and raise your risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a study released Wednesday.

The neurological and behavioural effects of long-term sleep loss have been well-documented, ranging from lowered concentration and hand-eye coordination to poor mood.

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