And how to achieve it

Not a dream! How good sleep prolongs your life

A new study shows that sleep disorders affect many more people than previously thought.(Bild: Iona - stock.adobe.com)

Around 31 percent of adults in Europe are affected by sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome, according to a recent international study based on data from 47 EU countries. Good sleep is important—and can even affect your lifespan. We have the details for you!

"I can sleep when I'm dead": if you agree with this statement, you should reconsider. Sleep, especially good sleep, is often underestimated – and in the worst case, ironically, this can have an impact on your life expectancy. Sleep is not a minor side issue that just has to be dealt with: sleep is important. This is evident from the fact that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping.