Motivated people sleep better

Finding a life purpose is a 'drug free cure' for sleep apnea and insomnia, study claims

• Researchers in Illinois surveyed more than 800 people aged 60-100 for 2 years
• Those who said they'd found a purpose in life slept better than those that felt lost
• It is the first long-term study to assess how a life purpose affects sleep patterns 
• The research said it is applicable to all ages, and could be a drug-free alternative

Having a good reason to get out of bed in the morning can help you sleep better at night, research has shown.

The study found that those who feel their lives have a purpose are less likely to suffer insomnia and sleep disturbances over a long period.

Although researchers looked at older adults, who generally sleep less than younger ones, they believe the findings should apply to the broader public.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4680066/How-sense-purpose-helps-sleep-well.html