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Study Reveals Sleep Deprivation Increases Death Risk by 29%

3/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University uncovers a startling truth: insufficient sleep can elevate the risk of premature death by a staggering 29%. With only 30-45% of Americans getting the recommended seven to nine hours, this research, involving nearly 47,000 low-income adults, underscores the critical need for healthy sleep habits to safeguard our well-being.

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A groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University uncovers a startling truth: insufficient sleep can elevate the risk of premature death by a staggering 29%. With only 30-45% of Americans getting the recommended seven to nine hours, this research, involving nearly 47,000 low-income adults, underscores the critical need for healthy sleep habits to safeguard our well-being.