5 Causes of Sleep Disorders Plus Healthy Ways to Improve Slumber

5 Causes of Sleep Disorders Plus Healthy Ways to Improve Slumber
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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder affecting memory and concentration. It can make you sleepy during the day, and also increases the risk of many diseases. What are the causes of insomnia and how can sleep be improved?
Sleep is critical for overall health—good sleep improves brain performance, mood, and physical well-being. In an April 2021 article, published on the website News in Health, Dr. Kenneth Wright, Jr., a sleep researcher at the University of Colorado stated that “Everything from blood vessels to the immune system uses sleep as a time for repair.” Lack of sleep regularity raises the risk of many diseases and disorders, including heart disease, stroke, obesity, and dementia.
David Chu
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David Chu is a London-based journalist who has been working in the financial sector for almost 30 years in major cities in China and abroad, including South Korea, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. He was born in a family specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a background in ancient Chinese literature.
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