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Stress Fuels Sleepless Nights Amid Rising Anxiety

4/19/2025

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Stress creates a vicious cycle that disrupts sleep, as noted by Dr. Stacey L. Simon from the University of Colorado. High stress delays sleep onset, while poor sleep further impairs emotional stability. Recent surveys show that rising anxiety from mass shootings, social division, and economic worries is taking a toll on our health.

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Story summary

Stress creates a vicious cycle that disrupts sleep, as noted by Dr. Stacey L. Simon from the University of Colorado. High stress delays sleep onset, while poor sleep further impairs emotional stability. Recent surveys show that rising anxiety from mass shootings, social division, and economic worries is taking a toll on our health.