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Sleep plays a vital role in maintaining optimal health and can significantly impact life expectancy. It is essential for various bodily functions, including the restoration of physical health, the consolidation of memory, and the regulation of emotions. Adequate sleep is also crucial for the immune system, helping to fend off infections and diseases, and plays a key role in metabolic health, influencing weight management, and reducing the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

Lack of sleep, on the other hand, has been linked to a host of negative health outcomes. Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality are associated with increased risk of obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Furthermore, sleep deprivation can lead to impaired cognitive function, reduced concentration, and decreased productivity.

Given its profound impact on health and well-being, prioritizing sleep is as important as diet and exercise. Strategies to improve sleep hygiene, such as establishing a regular sleep schedule, creating a comfortable sleep environment, and minimizing screen time before bed, can significantly enhance sleep quality and, by extension, overall health and life expectancy.

Sleep News

Nightmares may accelerate ageing and raise risk of early death, study finds

Nightmares may accelerate ageing and raise risk of early death, study finds

New Scientist - 22-Jun-2025

Weekly nightmares triple death risk and speed up ageing by 40%

Sleep disorders may double risk of dementia

Sleep disorders may double risk of dementia

Sky News - 29-May-2025

Poor sleep linked to higher chances of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, even without genetic risk

The hidden impact of CO₂ on your nightly rest

The hidden impact of CO₂ on your nightly rest

Examine - 22-May-2025

Poor ventilation raises CO₂ and lowers sleep quality—simple fixes can make a big difference

Mouth taping for sleep: A trend lacking strong scientific support

Mouth taping for sleep: A trend lacking strong scientific support

New Scientist - 21-May-2025

Experts warn of weak evidence and potential risks behind the viral mouth-taping sleep trend

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Sleep Resources

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Mela

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Voted the UK's best weighted blanket - feel better, sleep better

Kokoon

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Noise-cancelling earphones for improved sleep

Fall Asleep in 7 Minutes? Neurotech Secrets with Meredith Perry

Meredith Perry on how neurotechnology is transforming sleep

Why We Sleep

Amazon

Book written by Matthew Walker providing the vital importance of sleep and dreaming

How to Sleep Well

Amazon

Book about Science of Sleeping Smarter, Living Better and Being Productive written by Neil Stanley

The Secret World of Sleep

Amazon

Tales of Nightmares and Neuroscience, a book written by Dr Guy Leschziner

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