10 surprising benefits of SLEEP

Sleep is invaluable, yet we don’t always prioritise it. It’s well documented that modern life disrupts this vital function and, as a result, our physical and mental health suffers. Around 40% of the UK population has sleep issues*, and studies show that interrupted sleep is as damaging as no sleep, signifying that quality is as important as quantity.

‘Good sleep deserves attention,’ says The Sleep Council’s Jessica Alexander (). ‘Without it, our efforts to get fitter or feel better are undermined. Our looks, mood,