Many older adults think sleep disruptions are a natural part of aging, but they are a real problem that must be addressed,” ...

When Dr. Chris was first diagnosed with sleep apnea over 20 years ago, he had no idea how it would change the trajectory of ...

A similar level of risk was associated with increased usage of sleep medications. People who regularly experienced insomnia symptoms and used sleep medication were at the highest risk of ...

Sleep medication usage showed a similar pattern — each additional level of reported use (from “never” to “every night”) was associated with approximately a 20% increase in disability risk.

When physicians know about sleep problems, they can review the patients' medications to make sure that drug interactions are not triggering insomnia. Physicians also can connect older adults with ...

People who had both regular insomnia and used sleep medications often had the greatest risk of becoming disabled. Insomnia is very common among older adults. About half of people over 65 report ...

A similar level of risk was associated with increased usage of sleep medications. People who regularly experienced insomnia symptoms and used sleep medication were at the highest risk of ...

Self-reported visual difficulties correlate with increased sleep medication use, posing risks for falls and cognitive decline in older adults. Vision plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and ...

A person’s sleep needs are highly individual, Holliday-Bell says. If you feel refreshed and ready for the day after nine ...