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2. Why It's So Hard to Sleep as You Get Older

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   For many over 65, a night of undisturbed sleep is not an option. The causes are varied, including menopause and sleep apnea. See what might keep you up.

3. So THAT'S Why You Have Such a Hard Time Sleeping as You ... - AOL

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   Sleep problems are especially common among older adults—20% of adults over age 65 experience sleeping problems compared to 14% of adults between the ages of 18 and 44.

4. Sleep Experts Share 7 Reasons You’re Sleeping So Much - AOL

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   “But in general, our sleep need does not change significantly throughout our adult and elderly years. So if there is an increase in need for sleep at night or inability to maintain wakefulness ...

5. Excessive daytime sleepiness - Wikipedia

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   EDS can be a symptom of a number of factors and disorders. Specialists in sleep medicine are trained to diagnose them. Some are: Insufficient quality or quantity of night time sleep [5] Obstructive sleep apnea [6] Misalignments of the body's circadian pacemaker with the environment (e.g., jet lag, shift work, or other circadian rhythm sleep ...

6. Lighting for the elderly - Wikipedia

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   So far, two lighting methods have been shown to improve nighttime sleep in AD patients: (1) exposure to bright white light (at least 2500 lx and as high as 8000 lx at the cornea) for at least one hour in the morning, for two weeks and (2) exposure to 30 lx of blue light from LEDs, peaking at 470 nm at the eye for two hours.

7. Sleep and metabolism - Wikipedia

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   Sleep plays a vital role in regulating metabolism and appetite. When sleep deprived, the metabolic system will be out of balance, which will ultimately affect the dietary choices people make. Teens who are sleep deprived crave more carbohydrates. Sleep deprivation is a risk factor for obesity among young adults. [7] [medical citation needed]