The earlier shift in sleep timing during aging is believed to mirror biological alterations in the circadian rhythm, including an overall decline in melatonin levels, earlier melatonin release, an advance in cortisol secretion, and a diminished range of core body temperature fluctuation throughout the day.

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  Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective

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• circadian rhythm concept
• sleep timing concept
• aging concept
• cortisol concept