Study Suggests Disrupted Sleep Patterns Are Linked To 172 Diseases
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Key Points:
- A June 2025 study analyzing data from over 88,000 UK Biobank participants found that disrupted sleep patterns are linked to an increased risk of 172 diseases affecting multiple bodily systems, including metabolic, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions.
- Experts caution that the study shows correlation, not causation, but disrupted sleep—characterized by irregular bedtimes, sleep fragmentation, and circadian rhythm misalignment—can impair hormone regulation, immune function, and metabolic processes.
- Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and chronic insufficient sleep are associated with higher risks of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
- To improve sleep quality, experts recommend maintaining
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