Trouble with falling and staying asleep ‘linked to increased risk of stroke’

The team said its findings, published in the journal Neurology, suggest that improving sleep quality through therapies could help reduce this risk.

The team said its findings suggest that improving sleep quality through therapies could help reduce this risk (Peter Byrne/PA)

People who have trouble falling asleep, struggle to stay asleep, or wake up too early are at greater risk of having a stroke compared with those who have a good night’s rest, research suggests.

Scientists in the US have found people with one or more self-reported symptoms of insomnia have a 16% increased risk of developing the serious medical condition, compared with those without symptoms.