Sleep quality more important than duration to stay healthy, research suggests

New research has found that people who do not get quality sleep or enough sleep are nearly three times as likely to fall ill with colds, flu and other respiratory diseases such as Covid-19.

People can stay healthier by sleeping ‘well not long’, scientists say (Alamy/PA)

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022 - 07:05

Nilima Marshall, PA Science Reporter

Experiencing good quality sleep is more important than getting the recommended seven to nine hours when it comes to keeping illnesses at bay, a study suggests.

New research has found that people who do not get quality sleep or enough sleep are nearly three times as likely to fall ill with colds, flu and other respiratory diseases such as Covid-19.