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The Dangerous Cost of Insomnia in Aging - AI Podcast

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  • Chronic insomnia and frequent use of sleeping pills significantly increase the risk of disability in older adults, especially in daily activities like dressing, walking, and bathing
  • Researchers tracked over 6,700 adults aged 65 and older for five years and found a clear link between poor sleep and loss of independence over time
  • For every increase in insomnia frequency, disability scores rose by 0.2 points the following year; regular use of sleeping pills raised scores by 0.19 points
  • When insomnia and sleep medication use were combined, the risk of becoming disabled was even higher, making nightly sedative use especially dangerous for older individuals
  • The study recommends safer solutions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), lifestyle changes, and natural remedies that support real, restorative sleep without harmful side effects
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Manage episode 492029056 series 1582679
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Story at-a-glance
  • Chronic insomnia and frequent use of sleeping pills significantly increase the risk of disability in older adults, especially in daily activities like dressing, walking, and bathing
  • Researchers tracked over 6,700 adults aged 65 and older for five years and found a clear link between poor sleep and loss of independence over time
  • For every increase in insomnia frequency, disability scores rose by 0.2 points the following year; regular use of sleeping pills raised scores by 0.19 points
  • When insomnia and sleep medication use were combined, the risk of becoming disabled was even higher, making nightly sedative use especially dangerous for older individuals
  • The study recommends safer solutions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), lifestyle changes, and natural remedies that support real, restorative sleep without harmful side effects
  continue reading

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