Sleep

Sleepless nights often lead us to desperate measures. Way too many of us, seniors especially, turn to medications to try to coax sleep along- which can lead to real risks for older people. But it turns out that CBTI (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia)- essentially a talk therapy- can bring…

New research suggests it’s time to take seriously your lack of sleep. Turns out that for older women, a link has been found between lost sleep and increased risk for heart disease and stroke. We already know that sleepless nights may be contributing to your high blood pressure, and greater…

We all know how essential a good night’s sleep is to our well being, and yet many of us experience sleep problems as we age. While many factors contribute to disrupted sleep patterns, it’s possible that changes in your diet- both when and what you eat- could help pave the…