Short Sleep Raises Cancer Risk and Death Rates
New research reveals that skimping on sleep could be a hidden driver of cancer, linking less than seven hours of nightly rest to an 18% higher chance of developing the disease and a 35% increased risk of dying from it. This groundbreaking study followed over 34,000 adults for eight years, showing these risks persist even after accounting for diet, exercise, and smoking. Prioritizing 7-8 hours of sleep emerges as a simple, modifiable step to potentially cut cancer burdens in populations worldwide.
