BOOMER Magazine: August 2019
Most of the soundtrack of my life is now found only on the oldie’s stations. But you can wander down musical memory lane by reading Boomer’s curated summer playlist (page 45) and let us know if we missed your favorites! Find ways to make sure you get your zzz’s on page 24. As we age sleep becomes even more essential to being healthy (and alert!) each day. You might need some even more relaxing music if your retirement planning has fallen prey to the 7 Sins of Retirement Planning on page 33. These great articles, and more, can be found in this issue of Boomer!
Most of the soundtrack of my life is now found only on the oldie’s stations. But you can wander down musical memory lane by reading Boomer’s curated summer playlist (page 45) and let us know if we missed your favorites! Find ways to make sure you get your zzz’s on page 24. As we age sleep becomes even more essential to being healthy (and alert!) each day. You might need some even more relaxing music if your retirement planning has fallen prey to the 7 Sins of Retirement Planning on page 33. These great articles, and more, can be found in this issue of Boomer!
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HEALTH & WELLNESS<br />
A to Z ZZ<br />
By Kourtney Jason<br />
Whether you think<br />
you’re well-rested<br />
or not, you’ll<br />
benefit from the<br />
following guidance on how to<br />
make your snoozing really<br />
count. Read on as these local<br />
experts spill their A+ advice<br />
on getting your ZZZs.<br />
Q: How many hours of sleep<br />
do we really need?<br />
A: Generally, about seven<br />
to nine hours, or four to five<br />
full sleep cycles, which happen<br />
every 90-120 minutes depending<br />
on the individual. People who<br />
sleep less than the recommended<br />
Sleep Tips for All<br />
hours per night are more likely to<br />
suffer from chronic conditions like<br />
cardiovascular disease, obesity,<br />
depression, diabetes, and even<br />
dementia.<br />
—European Sleep Design,<br />
sleepdesign.com<br />
Q: Can people sleep too much?<br />
A: If you’re sleeping longer [than<br />
the recommended sleep duration]<br />
and you feel unrefreshed upon<br />
awakening, it can signify that a<br />
potential underlying sleep disorder—<br />
such as sleep apnea—is impacting<br />
sleep quality.—Robert Dias, MD,<br />
neurologist and sleep medicine<br />
expert at Mercy Medical Group,<br />
dignityhealth.org<br />
Couple photo courtesy of ©Africa Studio - stock.adobe.com.<br />
Clock photo courtesy of ©freebird7977 - stock.adobe.com<br />
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