Sleeping less than 5 hours boosts risk of illness, plus other health stories you need to read this week
At the age of 50, getting less sleep can significantly impact your health and increase your risk of death. Image: Unsplash/Lux Graves
Shyam Bishen
Head, Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
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