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Insomnia Isn’t Just Exhausting — It May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia. Recent research has found that chronic insomnia may increase the risk of stroke, dementia, and depression. ljubaphoto · E+/Getty A recent review has found that insomnia may be associated with an increased risk of stroke and hospitalization. The researchers also found evidence of an association between insomnia and depression, suicidal behaviors, and dementia. These findings add to growing evidence that insomnia may be linked to health risks beyond poor sleep and impaired daytime functioning. Insomnia may do more than leave you tired. A review published in Sleep.

UK PM Burnham says Iran likely behind RAF base incident: Is there evidence. UK, US and Israeli officials point to Iranian involvement but remain tight-lipped on details.