Poor sleep quality has been associated with more negative attitudes about aging, such as feeling older and having a worse outlook on aging.  According to sleep experts, not only does poor sleep make you feel more pessimistic about aging, but it can also harm your health. At night, humans cycle between N1, N2 and N3 stages of rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. These processes and stages of sleep are critical for restoring, recovering from illness, repairing our bodies, consolidating memories and regulating our emotions.

During NREM N3, for example, growth hormones are produced. These hormones are in charge of blood vessel repair. This is critical because even minor blood vessel breaks can lead to plaque buildup and, ultimately, a heart attack or stroke. Sleep deprivation also affects the brain’s connectivity between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex. When people do not get enough sleep, their ability to process information is harmed.

While poor sleep can have an impact on your health and how you feel about growing older, there are a number of ways to improve your sleep quality. For sleep tips, visit our blog to help improve your sleep. 

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