Is it the quality or quantity of shut-eye you get?
Many aspects contribute tolongevity, or how long you will live.
“Sleep is a critical component of overall health and can significantly impact longevity.
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Sleep is a critical component of overall health and can significantly impact longevity.
There are many uncertainties in any impact of sleep itself on longevity, he explains.
Still, there are some things we do know, Dr. Bazil says.
However, Dr. Bazil points out, sleep duration itself may not be the actual cause.
Poor sleep during those years can lead to conditions that impact mortality, Dr. Bashir explains.
This includes obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, all of which can shorten your lifespan.
As you get older,sleep hygieneremains important and can impact lifespan.
In older adults, sleep patterns naturally change, often becoming lighter and more fragmented, Dr. Bashir.
Sleep Habits to Boost Longevity
Havinggood sleep habitsis important throughout the lifespan.
However, avoid excessively focusing on minute details that will keep you up to complete your journal entries.
Nutrition also plays an important role in better sleep and overall life span.
But its not all doom and gloom.
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