Project Sleep: First Positive Results in the Glane District
The secondary school of the Glane district has reported its first positive results following the interdisciplinary “Sleep” project. Particularly encouraging: almost 70% of students state that they are willing to change their sleep habits, at least partially. The project focused on raising awareness of healthy sleep, reflecting on personal habits, and collaborating with families. The results show that raising awareness is a vital first step toward long-term behavioral changes.
The Sleep Network on LinkedIn – evidence-based knowledge about sleep
With a LinkedIn campaign, the Sleep Network is raising awareness about the importance of sleep for health, prevention, and quality of life.
Sleep disorders cost Switzerland 15 billion
Medical treatments, reduced performance, illness-related absences, long-term inability to work: poor sleep among the Swiss population is costing our healthcare system and our economy dearly. A recent study puts a figure on the direct and indirect costs of sleep disorders.
SRF Daily Talk with Albrecht Vorster
In the SRF daily talk, sleep researcher Albrecht Vorster emphasizes that sleep disorders can not only make you tired, but also sick and unable to concentrate. He recommends treating sleep as a health priority: a regular sleep rhythm, sufficient daylight in the morning and avoiding bright light in the evening support restful sleep. Anyone who sleeps poorly for a long period of time despite good habits should seek professional help – because good sleep is the basis for mental performance and long-term health.