Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health—and maybe even how long you live—according to new research.. The study found that young people who have more beneficial sleep habits are incrementally less likely to die early. Moreover, the data suggest that about 8% of deaths from any cause could be attributed to poor sleep patterns. Participants were followed for a median of 4.3 years. Factors included: 1) ideal sleep duration of seven to eight hours a night; 2) difficulty falling asleep no more than two times a week; 3) trouble staying asleep no more...