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. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule, limit your screen time before bed, and block out at least 7 hours each night for zzzs.
