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Oct 13, 2025

5 min

Why do older adults get less deep sleep? Exploring the changes with age

Research shows that adults over 60 can lose up to 70% of their deep sleep compared to younger adults. This significant decline prompts the important question: **why do older adults get less deep sleep?** The answer lies in a complex mix of physiological, hormonal, and lifestyle changes that occur as we age.

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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

Why do you get less deep sleep as you age?

Studies have shown that deep sleep can decrease by as much as 70% in older adults compared to younger people. So, why do you get less deep sleep as you age? The answer lies in a complex interplay of natural physiological changes and lifestyle factors affecting sleep architecture over time.

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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

Do you have less deep sleep as you age? Understanding sleep changes and how to improve it

According to a 2004 meta-analysis of sleep studies, deep sleep decreases with age in adults, with the steepest decline occurring between young adulthood and middle age. If you've wondered, "Do you have less deep sleep as you age?" the answer is a clear yes, and it's a common, natural change that affects sleep quality and overall health.

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