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We know by now that sleep is important for overall health, but emerging research suggests it may also play a role in breast cancer risk. One recent study found that poor sleep habits were associated with a 10% higher risk of developing breast cancer. Exposure to light late at night may disrupt melatonin and the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. While one restless night isn’t cause for concern, chronic insomnia, inconsistent sleep schedules and regularly getting too little sleep may matter.
Learn more about the connection between sleep and breast cancer risk here.
