age, nighttime trips may increase.

Certain medications can also influence sleep by causing:

• • More frequent urination
  • Changes in body temperature
  • Lighter, less restorative sleep
  • Many people don’t realize the connection until they discuss it with a healthcare provider.

 

4. Lifestyle habits that affect sleep

Daily routines strongly shape sleep patterns.

After retirement or during slower life phases, people often:

• • Eat dinner earlier
  • Move less during the day
  • Nap longer
  • Spend evenings in low-stimulus environments
  • These habits can signal to the brain that the “day” ends sooner, encouraging earlier wake-ups.

 

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