Elizabeth Ayers-Callahan highlights daily sunlight, less evening fluid intake, reduced screen light before bed, magnesium-rich foods, lower cortisol and naps capped at 20 minutes.
The advice draws on research linking light exposure, melatonin, stress hormones and sleep cycles, while warning that late fluids and blue light can disrupt rest.
The piece frames poor sleep as a growing public health concern and promotes non-pill strategies for older adults seeking better rest and daytime alertness.
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