Too Much, Too Little Sleep Increases Ischemic Risk In Postmenopausal Women
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 16:21
in Health & Medicine
Sleeping nine hours or more a night significantly increases the risk for ischemic stroke among post menopausal women. Sleeping less than 6 hours showed a modest increase risk of stroke, but was reported by twice as many women. The findings cannot be applied to other groups.