Getting less than six hours sleep a night increases risk of early death, The Independent
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Not sleeping releases hormones that increase stress levels, speed up the heart rate and raise blood pressure
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Less Than Six Hours of Sleep Could Lead to Early Death, Says New Research
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Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Treatment, & Effects
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Lack of Sleep May Lead to Early Death, Study Finds
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This is what happens if you get less than six hours of sleep a night
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How Dangerous Is It When A Mother Sleeps With Her Baby? : Goats and Soda : NPR
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Study finds link between too much or too little sleep and increased death rates in patients with or without diabetes – Diabetologia
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100+ Sleep Statistics - Facts and Data About Sleep 2024
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Sleep Deprivation Death Statistics [Fresh Research] • Gitnux