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Poor sleep can cost over-50s nine months of career, study finds
UK NewsHealthAugust 18, 2026 at 11:30 PMNational

Poor sleep can cost over-50s nine months of career, study finds

By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondentThe Guardian - UK News

Findings highlight importance of sleep health during middle age, particularly for those with lower socioeconomic statusSleep that is extremely disrupted or that goes on too long could mean a loss of nine months from working life after the age of 50, a study has found.It also found that women with no sleep disturbances had a longer working life from 50 to 68 than their male equivalents. Continue reading...

Findings highlight importance of sleep health during middle age, particularly for those with lower socioeconomic status

Sleep that is extremely disrupted or that goes on too long could mean a loss of nine months from working life after the age of 50, a study has found.

It also found that women with no sleep disturbances had a longer working life from 50 to 68 than their male equivalents.

Continue reading...

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