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Tuesday, December, 02, 2008

Boomers and Sleep Issues and a Bit of Hope

by  healthgal
Friday, August 22, 2008
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The never ending quest for a good night's slee[ may be especially daunting for the over age 55 population. In fact insomnia affects about 50% of people over age 55 and this is of great concern.  Older people who do not get enough restorative sleep are at increased risk for se...

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    Sue
    Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 01:59 PM

    Hi Healthgal - thanks for posting.  Sounds like this drug could be the answer to alot of hopes for many people.  Any idea when it will be available in the US?  I still think people underestimate how important sleep is to their overall health.  I see in my parents (age 64) having so many of the issues you discribe and they get less sleep than they should.

     

    Hoping they will take a new approach soon - they want to be able to keep up with their grandkids!

     

    Thanks again and all the best, sue

     

    PS - For readers wanting to know more about good sleep hygiene, check out our tips on our website.


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