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11 Bad Habits You Can No Longer Get Away With In Your 40’s

Burning the midnight oil

When your schedule is hectic (and is it ever not hectic?) you may have trouble powering down at the end of the day. You’re not alone: According to the CDC, 1 in 3 Americans fall short of the recommended 7 hours of sleep a night. And getting a good night’s sleep becomes even harder once you hit 40.
“Shifting circadian rhythms, a natural decrease in melatonin, and the hormonal side effects of aging can all interfere with getting a good night’s sleep,” Apovian says. (Find out if taking melatonin pills to help you sleep is safe.) Stick to a consistent sleep schedule, limit your screen time before bed, and block out at least 7 hours each night for zzzs.

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