How Aging Affects Your Sleep




 
 

7.Sleep Apnea
It’s when you snore so intensely that you repeatedly cut off your breathing as you sleep — sometimes hundreds of times a night. It can affect anyone, but it’s more likely after age 40. You might notice that you’re groggy the next day from a lack of sleep. Sometimes it’s because you’re carrying a few extra pounds, but not always. A doctor can test you to see if you have it and help you treat it.

 

8.Mental Health
New mental health issues, like depression, can come up as you age. People with depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders are more likely to have sleep problems. It might be a sudden event or difficult period in your life. Or it could be that everyday events start to worry you more than they used to (anxiety). Talk to your doctor if worries or your mood seem to interfere with your sleep.