old people getting better sleep than the young

It’s not just the sleep of death that men and women have to look forward to as they reach or pass the age of 100.

Accoring to www.sciencedaily.com did a survey of 15,638 over the age of 65. 2,800 people surveyed were over the age of 100 and of those 2,800, 70% of them were more likely to report good nights of sleep compared to the younger ones.

Why are older people sleeping better than the slightly over the top middle aged one’s? While extremely old people seem to be getting a better nights rest, why are college students not?

In a 2005 Sleep in America poll 22% report that it takes 30 minutes or more to fall asleep on most night. While a lot of people have difficulties falling asleep, college students are finding that their lack of sleep is having an effect on their performance as students.

USA today interviewed a psychology professor, Pamel Thacher, who said, "if you use all-nighters, your GPA is slightly lower on average," Thacher says. "Pulling all-nighters compromises your (overall) sleep" and makes it difficult to reach full academic potential.

While some of it is students throwing all nighters, some reasons are more subtle. Eating habits, napping during the day and high stress levels may contribute to these poor sleep habits. Read my next blog to find ways to improve your sleep habits.