Can Insomnia Kill?

Insomnia largely results in tiredness – but can it really kill you?

Did you know that in a 2002 study of sleeping habits in over one million people reported that people who slept seven hours a night enjoyed the longest lifespan.But, those who slept 8 hours or more or 6 hours or less had higher mortality rates.

However, people with insomnia did not have elevated mortality rates, which supported earlier evidence. (Phew!)

Interestingly though, people who took sleeping pills, however, did have lower survival rates. Read more »