Sleep data was not available for people in the rest of the U.K. Dubliners slept 15 fewer minutes than usual. Clock some time in the sun during the day and avoid bright light later at night. And data like Jawbone's can help illustrate how the news cycle -- particularly when it's stressful or uncertain -- can affect our sleep, Zee told The Huffington Post. Brexit Uncertainty A Recipe For Anxiety That said, current events can affect an individual's sleep for a variety of reasons. But the so-called Brexit referendum had another effect on people in the U.K.: Some lost sleep.

Source: Huffington Post July 05, 2016 18:56 UTC