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Sleep Deprivation: Second Only to Smoking in Shortening Life

Sleep Deprivation: Second Only to Smoking in Shortening Life

Update: 2025-12-08
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New study from Oregon Health and Science University finds insufficient sleep, second only to smoking, significantly shortens life expectancy. Researchers analyzed various factors, discovering a lack of adequate sleep had a stronger correlation to early death than most other variables. The study, published in SLEEP Advances, emphasizes the critical importance of prioritizing sleep daily, as even small decisions can have significant long-term health consequences.

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Sleep Deprivation: Second Only to Smoking in Shortening Life

Sleep Deprivation: Second Only to Smoking in Shortening Life