A new study of over-50s found those who got 5 hours are at least 30% more likely to have health issues.
Scientists are warning that not getting enough sleep each night may increase the risk of older people developing problems including diabetes, cancer and depression.
A new study of over-50s found those who got 5 hours instead of 7 are at least 30 percent more likely to be diagnosed with a minimum of two conditions.
The study's based on data on more than 7-thousand men and women followed up for 25 years.