Severe sleep difficulties are associated with almost eight fewer months in working life, according to a Finnish study reported by Yle News. The finding adds to evidence that sleep problems can affect not only daily well-being but also how long people remain in employment.

The research points to a measurable link between serious sleep issues and career length, although the brief does not detail the study’s methods or the group it examined. Even so, the result highlights why sleep health matters for employers, workers and public health alike.