As we age, it is crucial to prioritize healthy sleeping habits to impact how we age, with experts recommending adults to go to bed by 1am for optimal aging. A new study in the journal Sleep reveals that having a consistent sleep schedule is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration, with individuals who maintain regular sleeping patterns having up to a 48% lower risk of all-cause mortality. To establish a more consistent sleeping pattern, experts suggest following a pre-bedtime routine and incorporating relaxation techniques such as meditation or reading to signal the body that it’s time for sleep.
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