Men, people over 65 sleep better when they have access to nature

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-08/uoic-mpo082415.php

Public Release: 24-Aug-2015
Men, people over 65 sleep better when they have access to nature
University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Men and persons age 65 and older who have access to natural surroundings, whether it's the green space of a nearby park or a sandy beach and an ocean view, report sleeping better, according to a new University of Illinois study published in Preventive Medicine.

"It's hard to overestimate the importance of high-quality sleep," said Diana Grigsby-Toussaint, a U of I professor of kinesiology and community health and a faculty member in the U of I's Division of Nutritional Sciences. "Studies show that inadequate sleep is associated with declines in mental and physical health, reduced cognitive function, and increased obesity. This new study shows that exposure to a natural environment may help people get the sleep they need."

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