Study Links Feeling Older Than Your Age to Poor Sleep Quality and Insomnia
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Megan Brooks
Summary
A cross-sectional survey study found that subjective age — how old a person feels versus their chronological age — is linked to sleep health. Adults who reported feeling older than their actual age consistently reported more insomnia symptoms, less regular sleep, and greater daytime impairment, even after controlling for factors like depression, anxiety, sex, and race. The findings suggest that asking patients how old they feel could serve as a simple screening tool for identifying underlying sleep problems or stress.
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· 3 pulledOur findings suggest subjective age is a meaningful signal of sleep health.
If a patient feels significantly older than their chronological age, it may flag underlying sleep problems, stress, or health.
Adults who reported feeling older than their chronological age consistently reported more insomnia symptoms, less regular sleep, and greater daytime impairment.
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