The Most Underrated Senior Sleep Tip Of All Time
If you’re a senior who wakes up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep, the reason may be far simpler than you think — and you can start fixing it tonight.
In this video, I explain how a common (and often overlooked) habit — mouth breathing at night — can quietly sabotage your sleep as you age. You’ll learn how age-related changes in your nasal passages affect breathing, oxygen delivery to the brain, and sleep quality, plus what nitric oxide has to do with deeper, more restorative sleep.
💤 In this video, you’ll learn:
Why seniors are more likely to wake up at night as they age
How mouth breathing leads to dry mouth, thirst, and fragmented sleep
The critical role nitric oxide plays in oxygen delivery and sleep depth
Why nasal breathing is essential for deep sleep and fewer awakenings
Simple, safe ways to open your nasal passages before bed
The easiest solution you can try tonight to sleep better
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0:00 The Simple Reason You Struggle With Sleep
0:50 Structural Changes As We Age
2:00 The Importance of Nitric Oxide
4:30 What To Do If You Want Better Sleep
6:00 My FAVORITE Solution
😴 Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He’s been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.
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