How does aging really affect sleeping?

Are there ways to improve a poor night's sleep in order to get relief for much needed rest?

Is there an explanation for the frequent napping elderly people experience?

Actually, it is more difficult to get a good night's sleep as we age, but research is revealing there are certain things within our control that we can do which will help us sleep better.

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