Having sleep issues may up one’s risk of stroke. David Prado/Stocksy
Everyone occasionally has problems sleeping, but chronic insomnia — persistent sleep disturbance — affects around 30% of the general population.
Chronic insomnia can affect mental functioning and may increase the risk of depression and anxiety.
It is also associated with health problems, such as heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and obesity.
Now, a study has found that people who report regular sleep disturbances are at higher risk of stroke than those who regularly get a good night’s sleep
