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Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Your Risk of 172 Diseases

Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Your Risk of 172 Diseases

Update: 2025-10-08
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  • Poor sleep traits were tied to 172 diseases, including Parkinson’s, diabetes, and liver fibrosis, with many showing doubled or tripled risk
  • Keeping a consistent sleep rhythm mattered more for disease prevention than simply getting a set number of hours
  • Chronic inflammation was identified as a key pathway connecting disrupted sleep to widespread health problems
  • Simple lifestyle changes such as earlier bedtimes, reduced evening light, and no late-night meals significantly improve sleep quality
  • Eliminating electromagnetic clutter in your bedroom helps your nervous system fully relax, allowing for deeper and more restorative rest
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Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Your Risk of 172 Diseases

Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Your Risk of 172 Diseases

Dr. Joseph Mercola