Less than half of older Americans get the recommended 8 hours of nightly sleep
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 03:42
in Psychology & Sociology
Older Americans with depressive symptoms and poor mental health tend to get seven hours of sleep per night or less, according to new research.
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