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Myth: The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
National Sleep Foundation research shows that 42% of American adults believe this myth.
In fact, sleep need remains unchanged throughout adulthood. Older people may wake more frequently
through the night, but their sleep need is no less than during young adulthood. Sleep difficulties
are not a normal part of aging.
Watch this area for the best scientific answers to commonly held misconceptions about sleep.
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