Experts Say They’ve Found the Ideal Amount of Sleep for the Middle-Aged and Elderly from age ha Watch Video

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Experts Say They’ve Found , the Ideal Amount of Sleep , for the Middle-Aged and Elderly.<br/>CNN reports the ideal amount of sleep for middle-aged and elderly people is not too little and not too much. .<br/>A study has found the right <br/>amount of sleep is often right <br/>around seven hours per night.<br/>Those who sleep closer to seven hours <br/>have better mental health and overall well-being than those who sleep more <br/>or less than seven hours.<br/>Those who sleep closer to seven hours <br/>have better mental health and overall well-being than those who sleep more <br/>or less than seven hours.<br/>While we can’t say conclusively that too little or too much sleep causes cognitive problems... , Jianfeng Feng, author of study, professor China's Fudan University, via CNN.<br/>...our analysis looking at individuals over a longer period of time appears <br/>to support this idea. , Jianfeng Feng, author of study, professor China's Fudan University, via CNN.<br/>But the reasons why older people have poorer sleep appear to be complex... , Jianfeng Feng, author of study, professor China's Fudan University, via CNN.<br/>...influenced by a combination of our genetic makeup and <br/>the structure of our brains. , Jianfeng Feng, author of study, professor China's Fudan University, via CNN.<br/>Researchers reportedly analyzed <br/>data from UK Biobank, following nearly 500,000 adults aged 38 to 73.<br/>Experts say they have long believed extended sleep patterns were associated with cognitive decline, though it was unclear why.<br/>This sets a mark for <br/>future research and the <br/>search for treatment. , Dr. Raj Dasgupta, spokesperson American <br/>Academy of Sleep Medicine, via CNN.<br/>Sleep is essential as we get older, and we need just as much as younger people, but it’s harder to come by. , Dr. Raj Dasgupta, spokesperson American <br/>Academy of Sleep Medicine, via CNN