Aging and sleep
Older people are known to produce less of the hormone melatonin, which plays a role in promoting
Growth hormone is known to be secreted during the deeper stages of sleep. As we age, we typically get less deep sleep, leading to decreased production of
Reference:
- Huxley, Aldous. In Coren S. Sleep Thieves: An Eye-Opening Exploration into the Science and Mysteries of Sleep. New York: The Free Press; 1996, p. 175.
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