... And France ranks among the countries where sleep duration has decreased the most since the lockdown. ⤵️ As the summer solstice marks the shortest night of the year, a new study by the Withings Health Observatory reveals an alarming trend: French people are sleeping less and less. In just five years, their average sleep duration has dropped by 41 minutes per night, the equivalent of over 250 hours of lost sleep per year – or an entire month of sleepless nights. ⚠️ This decrease in sleep duration is significantly more pronounced than in other European countries or the United States. While the scale of this change may be surprising, its consequences are profound. Sleep is not just a time for rest – it plays a crucial role in maintaining both physical and mental health. The study highlights a clear link between reduced sleep time and several health markers: ✔️ People with obesity sleep 21 minutes less on average than those with a normal BMI. ✔️ Those with good arterial flexibility –...