New Evidence on Sleep’s Role in Aging and Chronic Disease
(Issue 38) Sleep may be as important to health in old age as diet and exercise. Numerous studies have shown that sleeping too much or too little is associated with mortality among older adults.
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PROGRAM AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS | NO. 38 | OCTOBER 2018
Sleep, Health, and Aging
Sleep may be as important to health in old age as diet and exercise. Numerous
studies have shown that sleeping too little or too much is associated with mortality
among older adults. A growing body of research indicates that not getting enough
sleep may also increase the risk of several conditions and chronic diseases including
diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.
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PROGRAM AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS | NO. 38 | OCTOBER 2018
Sleep, Health, and Aging
Sleep may be as important to health in old age as diet and exercise. Numerous
studies have shown that sleeping too little or too much is associated with mortality
among older adults. A growing body of research indicates that not getting enough
sleep may also increase the risk of several conditions and chronic diseases including
diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.
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