We all know getting enough sleep is crucial for good health, and it turns out it may be just as important for avoiding prostate cancer.

A recent study found that men who have trouble falling asleep have a 70% higher chance of getting prostate cancer, and those who have trouble staying asleep have twice the risk. The correlation was even stronger between sleep difficulties and advanced prostate cancer.

A correlation between disturbed sleep and breast cancer is already well-established, and a lack of sleep has also been linked to many other medical issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Therefore, the link between poor sleep and prostate cancer doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Sleep is crucial for the health of your entire body, and the prostate is no exception.

For more information on how to prevent prostate cancer or to discuss treatment options, contact the best urology doctor in Las Vegas at (702) 454-6226 to schedule a consultation.

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