Insomnia linked to higher mortality risk in men

Sleep is very necessary for all living beings in this world. It is a naturally re-occurring state in which the person undergoes reduced or absent consciousness with inactivity of the nearly all voluntary muscles. But there are few factors which make us sleepless, and we don't get enough rest. It could be due to stress, depression or ageing factors like menopause in women.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that millions of people worldwide have to live with. Individuals with insomnia find it difficult to either fall asleep and/or stay asleep. Insomnia commonly leads to daytime sleepiness, lethargy and a general feeling of being unwell both mentally and physically.

In men, insomnia is associated with an increased risk of mortality, says a new study by Brigham Women's Hospital (BWH).The research also showed that among men who experience specific symptoms of insomnia, there is a modest increase risk in death from cardiovascular-related issues.

After adjusting for lifestyle factors, age and other chronic conditions, researchers found that men who reported difficulty initiating sleep and non-restorative sleep had a 55 percent and 32 percent increased risk of cardio vascular disease-related mortality over the six year follow up, respectively, when compared to men who did not report these insomnia-related symptoms.