The Bottom Line
Poor sleep quality can have a significant impact on your ability to remain independent as you age. Taking a sleeping medication every night may seem like a quick cure, but it could backfire in the long run. The more sleep issues you experience, it appears that your chance of future impairment increases. Even mild insomnia symptoms, if chronic, can gradually deteriorate your health and mobility. The real damage is caused by a long-term pattern rather than a single inadequate night of sleep.
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