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Sleep disturbances are far more common among workers in mid-later life than previously believed. Nearly 70% have clinically significant sleep problems, and almost 92% met clinical threshold for sleep disorder. These sleep problems were closely linked to work…
😴 Nearly 70% of workers over 50 experienced significant sleep problems, with almost 92% meeting the clinical threshold for a sleep disorder at least once during a year-long study by the University of Edinburgh.
📈 Work-related stress, rather than just lack of sleep duration, was a major factor linked to these sleep issues and lower overall wellbeing, according to data collected from wearable sensors and self-reports.
⚖️ Improved work-life balance and job satisfaction correlated with better wellbeing, while workplace negativity like gloom or irritability was associated with poorer health, highlighting the need for employers to focus on these areas.
#SleepHealth #WorkplaceWellness #AgingWorkforce
📈 Work-related stress, rather than just lack of sleep duration, was a major factor linked to these sleep issues and lower overall wellbeing, according to data collected from wearable sensors and self-reports.
⚖️ Improved work-life balance and job satisfaction correlated with better wellbeing, while workplace negativity like gloom or irritability was associated with poorer health, highlighting the need for employers to focus on these areas.
#SleepHealth #WorkplaceWellness #AgingWorkforce