Health claim
“Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
Meta‑analyses report elevated odds ratios for these conditions among individuals who habitually get less than 6 hours of sleep.
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SLEEP EXPERT Reveals How To Optimize Your Sleep To LIVE LONGER! | Matt WalkerDr Rangan Chatterjee
Matt Walker, a leading sleep researcher, discusses evidence‑based strategies to improve sleep quality and duration, linking better sleep to longer, healthier lives.
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