The circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other bodily functions, can naturally become disrupted as people age, leading to less time spent in restorative slow-wave sleep.

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  How much sleep do you actually need? - Harvard Health

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• How much sleep do you actually need? - Harvard Health www.health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing via serper

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• sleep-wake cycle concept
• Slow Wave Sleep concept
• circadian rhythm concept