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Sleep problems can increase as you age. These tips can help.
Rethinking your sleep schedule, napping at the right time and other smart habits can help.
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Prevalence of sleep-related problems and risks in a community-dwelling older adult population: a cross-sectional survey-based study
Large percentages of older adults experience sleep problems or get less sleep than recommended for optimal sleep health. Older patients should routinely be assessed on mu …
Effects of Morning Versus Evening Home-Based Exercise on Subjective and Objective Sleep Parameters in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Engaging in low-intensity stepping exercises during the evening is potentially a useful nonpharmacological approach to improving sleep quality among older adults.
Benefits and risks of napping in older adults: A systematic review
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Relationship between afternoon napping and cognitive function in the ageing Chinese population
The results demonstrated that afternoon napping was related to better cognitive function in the Chinese ageing population.
High glycemic index and glycemic load diets as risk factors for insomnia: analyses from the Women's Health Initiative
The results suggest that high-GI diets could be a risk factor for insomnia in postmenopausal women. Substitution of high-GI foods with minimally processed, whole, fiber-r …
Associations between bedtime eating or drinking, sleep duration and wake after sleep onset: findings from the American time use survey
Sleep hygiene recommendations discourage eating before bedtime; however, the impact of mealtime on sleep has been inconsistent. We examined gender-stratified associations …
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