Blisstree » dangers of not sleeping http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:29:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Insomnia’s Harmful Effects http://www.blisstree.com/articles/insomnias-harmful-effects/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/insomnias-harmful-effects/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:04:09 +0000 Cherie Burbach http://www.blisstree.com/?p=72476 Post from: Blisstree

Insomnia’s Harmful Effects

]]> Dealing with insomnia each night may cause you more harm than just a groggy morning after. Two new studies point to a “rise in blood pressure” and an “increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior” as part of the possible outcomes that can occur when you don’t get enough sleep.

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People that had insomnia for a year or longer and slept less than five hours a night were “five times as likely to have high blood pressure.” This confirms that the power is sleep is important. If you are having trouble that you think might be insomnia, seek medical attention.

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Insomnia’s Harmful Effects

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