60% of Irish people not getting enough sleep

More than six out of 10 people in Ireland are not getting enough sleep. Seven hours sleep is recommended but 64% of adults get less, and 22% are not going to bed until after midnight on weekdays.

The study, conducted for Wellman/Wellwoman nutritional supplements, says sleep deprivation affects memory, ability to lose weight, and energy levels.

It also emerged from the research only 6% of adults believe they have high energy levels, with half reporting reporting poor energy levels.