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Study Links Chronic Illness and Sleep Issues to Depression

3/19/2025

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Chronic diseases and sleep disturbances are linked to a heightened risk of depression in adults, according to a study of over 10,000 U.S. adults. Conditions like stroke and heart disease, along with sleep issues, significantly raise depression chances. In teens, inadequate sleep is tied to anxiety and depression, driven by persistent negative thoughts.

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Chronic diseases and sleep disturbances are linked to a heightened risk of depression in adults, according to a study of over 10,000 U.S. adults. Conditions like stroke and heart disease, along with sleep issues, significantly raise depression chances. In teens, inadequate sleep is tied to anxiety and depression, driven by persistent negative thoughts.