Researchers are examining a decade of data on Americans aged 65 and above to better understand napping habits and their potential links to health and ageing.

The analysis of long-term data could offer insights into sleep patterns among older adults and how daytime naps relate to overall well-being. But what can researchers learn from a decade of observations, and what might the findings mean for healthy ageing?

Researchers examine 10-year data of Americans aged 65 and above

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How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years. If you want to reap this study's benefits, you must follow a particular sleep schedule. The study recommends five factors that may make your next round of zzzs, a quality sleep. Intrigued? Read on to know what you need to change about your sleep schedule, and what qualifies as a night of quality sleep.

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Step 1. Make sure you're getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep.

Step 2. This one might not be in your control, but you can't be having difficulty falling asleep more than twice a week.

Step 3. Similarly, you can't have interrupted sleep for more than two days a week.

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Step 4. Your sleep should not depend on sleep medication. It has to be natural.

Step 5. It's not quality sleep if you're not feeling rested even after sleeping an appropriate number of hours at least five days a week.

These factors are not just a shot in the dark. Researchers spent more than four years analysing the data of over 172,000 people who answered sleep questionnaires. The study was conducted as part of the National Health Interview Survey, an annual survey done by the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics.

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"If people have all these ideal sleep behaviours, they are more likely to live longer," says Dr Frank Qian, a clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School, and co-author of the study.

"So if we can improve sleep overall, and identifying sleep disorders is especially important, we may be able to prevent some of this premature mortality," he added. As per Qian, there needs to be additional research done on why quality sleep correlates to a higher life expectancy in men.

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How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years.

How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years. If you want to reap this study's benefits, you must follow a particular sleep schedule. The study recommends five factors that may make your next round of zzzs, a quality sleep. Intrigued? Read on to know what you need to change about your sleep schedule, and what qualifies as a night of quality sleep. Watch | All about Starbucks Oleato coffee beverages Step 1. Make sure you're getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep. Step 2. This one might not be in your control, but you can't be having difficulty falling asleep more than twice a week. Step 3. Similarly, you can't have interrupted sleep for more than two days a week. Also read | Is Sea Moss the new superfood? Here are 12 amazing health benefits you should know Step 4. Your sleep should not depend on sleep medication. It has to be natural. Step 5. It's not quality sleep if you're not feeling rested even after sleeping an appropriate number of hours at least five days a week. These factors are not just a shot in the dark. Researchers spent more than four years analysing the data of over 172,000 people who answered sleep questionnaires. The study was conducted as part of the National Health Interview Survey, an annual survey done by the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics. Also read | What's a good way to gain weight if you're too skinny? Here are some healthy tips "If people have all these ideal sleep behaviours, they are more likely to live longer," says Dr Frank Qian, a clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School, and co-author of the study. "So if we can improve sleep overall, and identifying sleep disorders is especially important, we may be able to prevent some of this premature mortality," he added. As per Qian, there needs to be additional research done on why quality sleep correlates to a higher life expectancy in men. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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