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Breakthrough finding: popular psychotherapy slows aging in seniors
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Breakthrough finding: popular psychotherapy slows aging in seniors

Scientists at UCLA have made a fascinating discovery - cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia doesn't just help people sleep better, it actually slows down biological aging in older adults. The research, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, measured this through epigenetic changes in DNA, which control how genes switch on and off. So here's the thing: insomnia in seniors is often dismissed as just a quality-of-life issue, but it turns out poor sleep can accelerate aging and increase risks of heart disease and diabetes. The study shows that structured cognitive behavioral therapy outperforms simple sleep education in combating both insomnia and the aging process itself - making it a powerful tool for healthy longevity.
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