Insomnia linked to higher risk of stroke and dementia in study

Italian researchers linked insomnia to higher risks of stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and hospitalisation in data from over 1.3 million people.

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Italian researchers analysed data from over 1.3 million participants across two databases.
People with insomnia showed a 26 per cent increased risk of stroke.
Insomnia was linked to a 28 per cent higher likelihood of hospitalisation for any reason.
Study associates insomnia with higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers caution the findings show association, not causation, and call for broader sleep-health awareness.

Why it matters. Insomnia was associated with a 26 per cent higher stroke risk and 28 per cent greater likelihood of hospitalisation.

What to watch. Researchers stress the study shows association, not causation, and call for broader awareness of sleep health.

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“Study links insomnia to higher stroke and hospitalization risks”

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New umbrella review links insomnia to 26% higher stroke risk (HR 1.26).
Insomnia associated with 28% higher odds of hospital admission (OR 1.28).
Overall analysis includes more than 1.3 million participants across nine stroke studies.
Evidence also connects insomnia with depression and dementia, notably Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers caution definitions and sleep medication use vary across studies.

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10:06

“Insomnia could significantly raise the risk of stroke and Alzheimer's, claims new study”

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Italian researchers analysed data from over 1.3 million participants across two databases.
People with insomnia showed a 26 per cent increased risk of stroke.
Insomnia was linked to a 28 per cent higher likelihood of hospitalisation for any reason.
Study associates insomnia with higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers caution the findings show association, not causation, and call for broader sleep-health awareness.

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Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

08:47

SourceNews-medicalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at News-medical“Study links insomnia to higher stroke and hospitalization risks”

Key points from News-medical

New umbrella review links insomnia to 26% higher stroke risk (HR 1.26).
Insomnia associated with 28% higher odds of hospital admission (OR 1.28).
Overall analysis includes more than 1.3 million participants across nine stroke studies.
Evidence also connects insomnia with depression and dementia, notably Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers caution definitions and sleep medication use vary across studies.

10:06

SourceDailymailLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dailymail“Insomnia could significantly raise the risk of stroke and Alzheimer's, claims new study”

Key points from Dailymail

Italian researchers analysed data from over 1.3 million participants across two databases.
People with insomnia showed a 26 per cent increased risk of stroke.
Insomnia was linked to a 28 per cent higher likelihood of hospitalisation for any reason.
Study associates insomnia with higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers caution the findings show association, not causation, and call for broader sleep-health awareness.

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