The Dangerous Cost of Insomnia in Aging - AI Podcast

From Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Dr. Mercola

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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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