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Europeans spend an average of around 3,000 hours a year sleeping, according to data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office. During that time, a cascade of chemical processes takes place in the body—processes that play a crucial role in determining how fit, healthy, and resilient we remain over the long term. When sleep is disrupted—when we lie awake at night—the consequences for both mind and body can be serious. Everyone knows the feeling after a sleepless night: you’re drained, irritable, and completely worn out. The immune system can also be significantly weakened, and in the worst cases, serious health issues may arise. All of this points to just how essential restful sleep really is. And that’s exactly where a new travel trend comes in: Sleep Tourism.
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