The physiologic mechanisms by which the four activities of sleep, sedentary behavior, light-
intensity physical activity (LIPA), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) affect …

Sleep complaints can be both common and complex in the older patient. Their consideration
is an important aspect of holistic care, and may have an impact on quality of life, mortality …

Background Despite evidence of adverse health consequences of inadequate restorative
sleep for older adults, assessment of sleep quantity, quality, and use of sleep aids is not …

This study investigated the effects of two whole-day ambient lighting interventions applied in
living rooms on the objective and subjective sleep quality in older adults. Both lighting …

Falls and fear of falling are a major health issue and associated with high injury rates, high
medical care costs, and significant negative impact on quality of life. Adults with …

Aims Heart failure (HF) is an ongoing epidemic and a serious clinical and public health
issue. Currently, little is known about prospective associations between insomnia symptoms …

Pain is an unwelcome sleep partner. Pain tends to erode sleep quality and alter the sleep
restorative process in vulnerable patients. It can contribute to next-day sleepiness and …

Poor sleep is common among older adults, often caused by multiple underlying factors such
as chronic stress. Poor sleep is subsequently associated with negative health outcomes …

Abstract Study Objectives Cross-sectional studies suggest that insomnia symptoms are
associated with falls in later life. This longitudinal study examines the independent and …

Concerns about sleep problems and falls in older adults are significant. This article reviews
the association between sleep problems and falls in community-dwelling adults aged 65 …