While our sleep habits may change as we get older, a good night’s sleep is always important. There’s no magic number when it comes to the hours of sleep needed, but lack of sleep can affect quality of life and can also be a symptom of health problems such as neurodegenerative diseases and unhealthy weight (and sleep apnea that accompany unhealthy weight).
Learn more about sleep, how it changes as you age, and the effect of sleep on your health using these helpful resources.
What your sleep can say about your health
Featured Resources
- Blog Post: Sleep and Aging
- Blog Post: Getting a good night's sleep: Options for people with obstructive sleep apnea
- Web Resource Rating: Relaxation techniques and sleep hygiene for insomnia
- Web Resource Ratings: Sleep tips: 7 steps to better sleep
- Web Resource Ratings: Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults
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