Focus on Getting Those Zzz's

Clocking less than the recommended hours of shuteye in midlife and beyond may be linked to increased disease risk, says a new study from University College London.

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People who snoozed for five or fewer hours at age 50, 60, or 70 had an up to 40% greater risk of developing at least two chronic diseases compared with those who got seven hours, according to sleep and health data from more than 7,000 men and women. Sleep quality and habits naturally evolve as we age. "Sleep becomes lighter and more interrupted, and our circadian rhythm also changes, explains Alicia Roth, Ph.D., a clinical health psychologist specializing