HEALTHY SLEEP HABITS

HEALTHY SLEEP HABITS WHY IS SLEEP IMPORTANT? Long-term health depends on the regeneration that occurs during deep sleep. Growth hormone, or the “anti-aging” hormone, is secreted during sleep, which stimulates tissue regeneration, liver cleansing, muscle building, break down of fat … Continue reading

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Substance Use and Aging

Substance Use and Aging Older adults’ general physical and psychological vulnerability is among the highest of any population, and their vulnerability to the misuse of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) is equally high. Yet older adults’ access to substance use … Continue reading

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