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WORKINMIND.ORG 2. NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS 3. EEA
Sleep is at the very heart of our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. It’s essential to recharge from the past day and also refresh for the next one. But it’s clear that modern digital society jeopardises our ability to sleep. A Nuffield Health Study1 found only 33% of the UK are getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep a night, with 1 in 10 getting only 2-4 hours.
Short-term effects of a poor sleep pattern include heightened stress, poor focus, productivity, creativity and negative impacts on the relationships with those around you. While the longterm health consequences of sleep disorders2 include a risk of depression, obesity, diabetes and heart attacks.