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Jenny Haward

Science says the '7:1' sleep rule could add 4 years to your life — here's why and how to start using it tonight

A man lies awake at night. He is lying on his back in a bed with white bedding. .

You're probably already aware of the effects of not getting enough sleep. Not only can sleep deprivation lead to mental and physical health risks, studies have shown that it can shorten life expectancy. But what if there was a way you could do the opposite — hack your sleep to add years to your life?

A huge new study by Vitality and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has found that following a simple sleep hygiene rule can potentially increase your life span by as much as four years.

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