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As sleep disorders quietly contribute to a growing burden of chronic illness, GPs are in a key position to intervene early. Insufficient sleep is linked to heightened risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depression. During standard consultations, GPs can incorporate quick sleep quality checks and recommend evidence-based lifestyle interventions, including natural sleep aids and behavioral strategies. By elevating sleep as a vital sign, practitioners can improve patient outcomes, reduce dependence on medications, and promote whole-person care. It\u2019s time to make sleep health a routine part of preventative medicine.

Source:<\/strong> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about_sleep\/chronic_disease.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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