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A new study has [discovery / discovered] that men may sleep better than women. Researchers say that because of this, sleep [disorder / disorders] experienced by the sexes need to be [treated / threatened] differently. Insomnia is about 1.5 times more [commonly / common] among women than men. The researchers say that one reason for this is our circadian rhythms – our [bodily / body] clock. Women's circadian cycles are about six minutes [fewer / shorter] than men's. This means women physically have less [time / times] in which to rest. Another reason is motherhood, which places [inequality / unequal] strains and burdens on mothers. Doctor Alaina Tiani said: "It's almost like their [brains / brain] was half-listening out for their children in the middle of the night, in case they [needed / needy] something."

People worldwide are finding it increasingly harder to get a [well / good] night's rest. The stress and [pleasures / pressures] of day-to-day life mean more of us are [straggling / struggling] to get forty winks. It is [estimates / estimated] that around 30 per cent of the global population is experiencing sleep [deprivation / combination] . This is having adverse effects on our health. A lack of sleep can lead to [detrimentally / detrimental] and often life-threatening health [conditionals / conditions] . These include diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. Insufficient sleep can also negatively [compact / impact] our powers [to / of] concentrate, and lead to a deterioration in mental health. Neurologist Dr Eric Sklar said: "There is a [height / high] correlation with underlying psychiatric disorders and insomnia."