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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 2, 2025

5 min

Why do seniors go to bed early? Unpacking the biological and genetic factors

A large percentage of older adults experience a natural shift in their sleep-wake cycle, known as a phase advance. This is a major factor explaining **why do seniors go to bed early**, driven by complex changes in the body's internal biological clock, hormonal regulation, and even genetics.

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Oct 2, 2025

5 min

Do early risers live longer? Exploring the links between chronotype and longevity

Research from a 2018 study in *Chronobiology International* indicated that night owls had a 10% higher risk of premature death compared to morning larks, leading many to ask: **Do early risers live longer?** While correlation doesn't equal causation, the science behind our internal clocks reveals some intriguing insights.

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Oct 2, 2025

5 min

Do you become more of a morning person as you get older?: Unpacking the genetics and biology of chronotype

Research consistently shows that chronotype, or an individual's preference for morning or evening activity, shifts progressively earlier with age after peaking in "lateness" during young adulthood. So, do you become more of a morning person as you get older? Yes, for most people, this is a biologically driven reality, influenced by our genetics and changing physiology.

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