Article: Marilyn M. Yohn

After looking at a new national survey of older Americans about their sleep habits, some specialists on aging are suggesting sleep be added to the list of "vital signs" doctors and nurses evaluate in physical exams. Not getting enough sleep leaves people more susceptible to obesity, diabetes, cancer and stress that can both weaken the immune system and affect mental function. At the same time, poor sleep habits can signal illnesses ranging from breathing disorders and heartburn to depression and dementia.

Yet the national survey by the Gallup Organization for The International Longevity Center found that more than half of adults aged 50 and older are sleeping fewer than seven hours each ...

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