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Insufficient Sleep Strongly Predicts Shorter Life Expectancy

Neuroscience News December 09, 2025
OHSU research suggests insufficient sleep may shorten your life. Andrew McHill, Ph.D., says, “We’ve always thought sleep is important, but this research really drives that point home: People really should strive to get seven to nine hours of sleep if at all possible.”

Sleep well to live longer, new OHSU study says

The Lund Report December 09, 2025
OHSU research suggests insufficient sleep may shorten your life. Andrew McHill, Ph.D., says, “We’ve always thought sleep is important, but this research really drives that point home: People really should strive to get seven to nine hours of sleep if at all possible.”

Sleep is more important for longevity than diet, exercise, social ties, study says

Medical News Today December 09, 2025
Continued news coverage of OHSU research strongly correlating sufficient sleep with life expectancy, even more than diet or exercise. Andrew McHill, Ph.D., says, “Sleep plays a vital role in nearly every biological process within our body, yet it is still one behavior that I think we commonly take for granted.”

New Study Finds Inadequate Sleep Tied to Shorter Lifespans

Willamette Week December 08, 2025
OHSU research suggests insufficient sleep may shorten your life. Andrew McHill, Ph.D., says, “We’ve always thought sleep is important, but this research really drives that point home: People really should strive to get seven to nine hours of sleep if at all possible.”
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