Why Aging Is Destroying Your Sleep

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As we age we experience some fundamental shifts to the quality and duration of our sleep. On average, older adults experience more awakenings at night, less deep sleep, and they tend to shift their bed and wake times earlier.
In this video, sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus explains some of the science behind how and why our sleep changes, the biological processes that shift as we age, and why quality sleep when we're younger is essential to staving off cognitive decline when we're older.
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0:00 How Does Sleep Change as we Age?
1:22 Explaining the Changes in Sleep
4:58 Changes in Brain Activity
5:48 Poor Sleep is an Indicator of Your Overall Health
7:23 Sleep and Cognitive Decline
9:28 Understanding the Glymphatic System
😴 Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.
#sleepbetter #aging #sleepscience

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@huha47 Ай бұрын

I've averaged about 4.5 hours sleep for practically all my adult life, in part due to spending several years in the military. At 77 it's still about the same, but what I notice is that if I awake sometime during my sleep, I rarely fall back asleep, end up closing my eyes to rest and at times meditate. I have found that eating a spoonful of good quality honey about 30 minutes before going to bed has helped. I'm very active with sports and average 5000+ km per year walking. In good health and mentally sharp, vegetarian for close to 40 years.

@VladulescuRad 21 күн бұрын

So you felt mostly rested with 4 - 5 hours?

@NoSuffix 2 ай бұрын

We all know that bad sleep is a problem. But the real problem is how to solve that problem.

@ukestudio3002 Ай бұрын

Don’t need a question..need an answer..

@joethompson297 Ай бұрын

Many become more sedentary as they age and that negatively affects sleep. The more active you are during the day and the more exercise you get, the better you’ll sleep. That is my direct observation

@emichaelny336 2 ай бұрын

It's Nature's way of telling you: you won't be around much longer, don't waste so much time sleeping.

@learntocookketo Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@tomgnau 2 ай бұрын

When you pose a "how to" in a video title, please answer it. Thanks.

@terised 2 ай бұрын

It's an infomercial. You gotta buy his guide to find out.

@RS-gl9ht Ай бұрын

@@terised Thanks for the warning - won’t bother finishing the video!

@billgreen1861 Ай бұрын

This video is two weeks old as of 17th of May 2024, and he has not answered not even one comment on this thread. I have wasted my time but, gladly I won't subscribe to this channel. When someone have a channel the least they could do is answer a few questions, don't have to be every comment. It shows you care when you interact with your subscribers.-

@tomgnau Ай бұрын

@@billgreen1861 He actually has plenty of videos on how to get a better night's sleep. It's worth checking some of them out.

@fabiogoncalves9728 2 ай бұрын

I am 61. I am fortunate (and grateful) for sleeping very well, otherwise I couldn't do my job properly (I've been a professional aircraft pilot for 2/3 of my life). I can get awaken by some strange noise or by my german shepherd poking me, go downstairs, open the door for her, climb back and fall asleep in a matter of minutes (I very seldom "flip beefs" in bed). I try to eat well / hydrate well / exercise a little (swim / take walks). Whenever possible, I sleep between 7 and 8 hours in a row. It depends on my flight duty periods...it is what it is.

@CrimsonRaven51 Ай бұрын

I used to have sleep issues on Sunday nights when I’d have to return to work Monday morning. At 72 finally fully retired. No more sleep issues.😊

@kevinandlisa4807 2 ай бұрын

This was a great video. Great info. You are doing such great work.

@pierrettescarr1655 2 ай бұрын

So, how do we wake up feeling refreshed?

@RichardSmith-dj2th 2 ай бұрын

but you didn't tell us how to wake up refreshed!!

@terised 2 ай бұрын

You gotta buy his 28 day sleep wellness program to find out apparently

@jodyjackson5475 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. I’m out

@user-ws1qf7ol4k Ай бұрын

73 here.....get enough sleep!!! Not too much!!!! We are all different. I sometimes wake up in the night. I enjoy it. The quiet!!! My father did the same. He lived to 92..... It also helps if we are actually tired....oh yes, always look on the bright side of life... imagine whistling

@user-nx8ii4ef7f Ай бұрын

@@user-ws1qf7ol4k Me too!

@user-ws1qf7ol4k Ай бұрын

I miss my cantankerous father!!!!! I will never see him again!!!!! It still hurts!

@grahamnewton4381 Ай бұрын

I’m 74 , overall sleep quite well and although I can get dozy in the evening I don’t doze off during the day. Experience during one or two health issues when I couldn’t sleep well was that listening to rain sounds or an audiobook helped considerably. I now do this every night and although I wake up a couple of times, sleep for 7 to 8 hours. What I don’t know is whether listening to these sounds while sleeping affects the actual quality of my sleep. Experiments to establish this would be useful.

@daver1024 2 ай бұрын

I sleep with an O2 ring that vibrates when SPO2 drops to 88% or heart rate drops below 45 BPM. When it vibrates, I'm usually on my back, and so I simply roll over to my side, and my SPO2 rises immediately to stop the vibration -- and I continue dreaming. I don't even remember it the next day, but I can see the event in the sleep data. Q: Is there any data that suggest what normal SPO2 levels are during the various phases of sleep?

@avlifesavers Ай бұрын

Nice to see someone mentioning delta brain wave activity reduction as we age, now we just need something to do about it!

@Thomas-pq4ys Ай бұрын

I'm different. I'm a musician/night owl. At night, cortisol elevates and I'm motivated to do things. Even if I sleep a solid 8, I wake up very slowly. Even after coffee, I'm not awake for hours.... I've always had issues getting to sleep. I just don't do normal. Now I'm 73. I get to bed around 1am now. I wake up way too early, 7 or 8, or before. I usually don't drink. I'm experimenting with low carb to keep blood sugar lower... Upon waking, after coffee, I'm energetic for about 2 hours, then the rest of the day is a slog... a good nap is rare, but I do lay down, rest, then get back to my slog. My mother died of Alzheimers. 15 or more years before, she had major sleep issues... and this was before phones with screens. I need a sleep study. I do have a CPAP.... notice I sleep so much better on workout days and long days working in the yard.

@TheSleepDoctor 18 күн бұрын

you should take my chronoquiz and see what I recommend for a WOLF

@KJSvitko 9 күн бұрын

Napping after 1:00 pm hurts sleep the following night. Eating a meal after 4:00 pm impacts sleep quality at night. Food needs time to digest before sleeping. Caffeine like coffee, tea ], chocolate and other drinks after noon will impact sleep that night. Have a cool room 66 - 70. Make sure the room is dark. No visible night lights when in bed. A hot shower or bath 2 hours before going to bed relaxes the body and prepares for sleep.

@maryblessing2205 Ай бұрын

I nap everyday. My napping started about age 55. Now at 69 , I’m having sleep problems. I have sleep interruptions every mornings about 3 am. I eat and have good daily exercise program. I’m going to seek professional help.

@Lexulous123 Ай бұрын

It’s not surprising that sleep quality decreases as overall health quality does - the body's systems are very much tied together. I too was struggling with insomnia for some time now, mainly due to stress and anxiety at work. Tried some sleeping pills, which were prescribed, and they worked - sort of. I could feel them working much less effectively over time. Stopped after a couple of weeks and I was back to square one. Decided to try a new tact and pick up meditation and some supplements. I have to say that after a few months using the Waking Up app as well as standardized hot-water Tongkat Ali root extract and magnesium, I’ve never slept better in my life. Am hoping this will prove to be a solution that sticks!

@aliefacmal Ай бұрын

I'm really happy to hear that Tongkat worked well for you! My family is all about natural and herbal supplements, and I can definitely vouch for their effectiveness, especially when it comes to addressing sleeping problems.

@glennet9613 Ай бұрын

I’m 79 this month and sleep fine with lots of stage 4 sleep but I do a lot of mental and physical exercise, cycling, skiing, graphic design. Do old people sleep less because they are old or because they are sedentary mentally and physically? Do babies sleep a lot because they are babies or because they are absorbing vast amounts of new information?

@user-nx8ii4ef7f Ай бұрын

That was interesting. At 70 my smart watch says I enjoy 7.5-8.5 hrs of quality sleep. That might include 2 trips to the loo or an hour's reading in between sleeps. But by 6pm I am looking at the clock waiting to go back to bed!!

@aussiegirl-jx7nj 2 ай бұрын

I was waiting for some advice towards the end of this video, but none was forthcoming. So all doom and gloom as we get older? May as well pull the plug now.

@user-vf2vb8em3v Ай бұрын

Don’t despair I am 75 years old and I’m here to tell you it gets better and better. Watch the free videos by dr mcCrory ? Sp? 104 yrs old and going strong

@Idyll_Insomniac 2 ай бұрын

I wonder how much of this could be explained from a por diet over the lifetime. If a study was done between people on the standard western diet and people on better diets such as paleo, keto, carnivore and pescatarian etc., that would be interesting.

@user-vf2vb8em3v 2 ай бұрын

Data indicates that a plant-based diet carrie’s the highest longevity protection. And vegan diets are on the rise! Welcome to the 4th quarter, fellow centenarian wannabes!

@user-vf2vb8em3v 2 ай бұрын

Also other “sleep info channels” have much more useable info older persons. My sleep times have changed but I still get the good numbers of sleep hours I need and awaken happier than ever!

@marsian7028 Ай бұрын

What the….well thanks for telling us about sleep problems.haha

@lelandsmith2320 Ай бұрын

You talked a lot an very fast but I am not sure you said anything of use.

@user-py7wp6nw9h Ай бұрын

i m the same age as you, doc, so please do a more in depth video about us older dudes.

@peterazlac1739 Ай бұрын

Since your chart does not show the standard deviations it does not mean much. For example if there were to be a wide variance we could look to see whether it is due to changes in body mass index with age or melatonin production in mitochondria that reduce in numbers as we age.

@bryceherring946 2 ай бұрын

Someone naps because they are physically tired and the body requires more rest, it's not because they are bored, that's stupid.

@elizabethk3238 Ай бұрын

We expect some answers.

@KJSvitko 9 күн бұрын

Adequate daily exercise improves sleep. Riding a bicycle is a great way to exercise. Ebikes are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles. Safe protected bike lanes and trails are needed so adults and children can ride safely. Speak up for bicycles in your community. Bicycles make life and cities better. Ask your local transportation planner and elected officials to support more protected bike lanes and trails. Children should be riding a bicycle to school and not be driven in a minivan. Be healthier and happier. Ride a bicycle regularly.

@j_london9791 Ай бұрын

Is dreaming a lot affect sleep?

@noam65 Ай бұрын

Your first chart shows lines in blue and orange, where the legend shows women as blue and men as teal. What gives? Show charts that are both consistent within themselves AND with your narration.

@billgreen1861 Ай бұрын

@TheSleepDoctor 24 күн бұрын

We just released a follow up video with more tips for seniors! Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lch3e8SI09iYhqM.html Please be patient with me responding to comments, it's a lot of work producing videos and running a sleep clinic. I can't be expected to respond to each and every comment but I try

@helenndow1101 Ай бұрын

I’m 88 in perfect health, but have terrible trouble sleeping despite taking herbals for sleep

@KJSvitko 9 күн бұрын

You are what you eat. Your diet impacts your health. Lower stress, reduce obesity, get enough sleep and more exercise are key to a healthy life. Obesity in children and adults is rising across the world. Fast food and sugary drinks including fruit juices are contributing to the problem of poor health and obesity. Eat a healthy plant based diet and exercise regularly. Reduce or ELIMINATE cows milk, eggs, cheese and meat. Eat more salad greens, beans, fruit and vegetables. Eliminate fast food, snacks like cookies, cakes, chips, and sugary drinks and juices. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Regular exercise will help you sleep better. Yoga is a great stress reducer. Obesity is all too common today. Get off the couch. Get off the phone, ipad or video game. A variety of stretching and other exercises help with increased mobility. Ride to work, ride to school, ride for fun. Every city should be a bicycle city. Speak up for bicycles in your community

@richdiana3663 Ай бұрын

56! You're a youngster.

@karencampbell8248 2 ай бұрын

No solutions offered to try in order to wake up refreshed (as you mentioned in the title). I'm new here; this is not impressive and doesn't encourage me to subscribe if you are just going to lead viewers on.

@loreleidenton7000 2 ай бұрын

❤

@ricardoalonso2092 Ай бұрын

Pure bla bla bla, and no kind of solutions.

@troytmd Ай бұрын

Depressing No solutions or what to do Cognitive decline, sleep deprived, possible Alzheimer's maybe per this video Glymphatic system all jacked up I guess Geez🙂 I'm going to go take a freaking nap now I'm out