Short and poor quality sleep may have negative effects on kidney function

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-11/ason-sap111416.php

Public Release: 19-Nov-2016
Short and poor quality sleep may have negative effects on kidney function
American Society of Nephrology

Highlights

In a study of patients with chronic kidney disease, each additional hour of nighttime sleep was linked with a 19% lower risk of developing kidney failure.
There was also a significant association between sleep quality and kidney failure risk.

•••••