Sleep Science
(Dec 2024)
The Effects of Experimental Sleep Extension in Middle-to-Older-Aged Healthy Sleepers
Alexandria M. Reynolds,
Zachary R. Seymour,
Imran H. Iftikhar,
M. Michele Burnette,
Jennifer M. C. Vendemia,
Shawn D. Youngstedt
Affiliations
Alexandria M. Reynolds
ORCiD Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
Zachary R. Seymour
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States
Imran H. Iftikhar
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
M. Michele Burnette
Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
Jennifer M. C. Vendemia
Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
Shawn D. Youngstedt
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, United States
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1782525
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17,
no. 04
Abstract
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Objectives To determine the feasibility for middle-aged and older adults to extend their time in bed by 2 h per night for 3 consecutive weeks. Other aims were to examine the effects of sleep extension on mood, cognitive performance, and cardiovascular health.
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