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Sleep disorders after fifty can shorten careers by months

Sleep disorders after fifty can shorten careers by months

A Finnish study indicates that severe sleep disorders occurring after the age of 50 can shorten a person's career by approximately nine months. This research highlights the significant impact that sleep health can have on professional longevity.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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