
16. Are you getting enough sleep each night for your age to keep your brain functioning well?
Sleep is another thing that has a significant impact on how effectively our minds function! You still need to be 8 hours of rest as you age; please don’t believe the myth that older people need less sleep than younger people. Did you know that all adults require between 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night? You might notice that you seem to need less sleep than this, but it’s not due to anything different in your sleep needs; it’s related to the challenges you may encounter while trying to get your 8 hours of sleep each night.

There are lots of things that could prevent you from getting the sleep you need, which includes the medication you may be taking for other conditions! It seems like a catch 22 sometimes; you take the medicine and lose out on sleep, don’t take the pill, feel ill, and get good sleep! You should speak to your doctor if this is the case to find some alternatives for your prescription. You may also be in a bad habit of taking naps during the day, which means your body is out of sync when it’s time to sleep at night.