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08/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Are you a night owl? You may be at risk of dying earlier, according to research

A night owl, a person who likes to stay up late and finds it hard to get out of bed in the morning, has long been known to have a greater risk of developing diabetes and depression than early birds, or those who go to bed early and have no problem waking up in the morning. […]

10/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Poor sleep is NOT just part of growing older: Experts encourage non-medical intervention

Although one-third of older Americans take prescription sleep medication, the majority don’t discuss their sleep problems with their healthcare providers. This shocking finding comes from the most recent National Poll on Healthy Aging, conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. Around 1,065 older adults between the ages of 65 and […]

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