Sleep Gets Worse With Age — Here's What You Can Do About It

Weight gain and changes within the brain can disrupt our precious shut-eye as we get older, but there are ways to mitigate these changes.

By Sara Novak
Feb 24, 2022 9:00 PMFeb 25, 2022 1:56 PM
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As we get older our list of responsibilities tends to grow: career obligations; kids and elderly parents to care for; not to mention bills to pay. Such worries can feel heavy, especially in the middle of the night when all you want to do is get some shut-eye. But stress is just one factor that can contribute to decreased sleep quality as we age.

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