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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People get up earlier than they did when they were more youthful as they get older. This is a typical occurrence that has been documented in numerous studies. While it may seem counterintuitive that older people would require further sleep, there are an array of causes for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educate yourself on the topic of age-related sleep changes and discover practical strategies for maintaining healthy sleep habits as you age by reading the full text below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/reason-older-adults-wake-up-early_l_644a7b33e4b0d840388d2f46<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What does \u201cto wake up before the sun\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cThere are many jokes that center around older adults waking up before the sun<\/strong><\/span>, and even more about teenagers\u2019 late-sleeping habits.\u201d<\/em>? Use it in a sentence.<\/li>
  2. What does \u201cfew extra hours of Zzzs\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cWe asked Lustig and other experts to break down the main reasons why this occurs, and what you can do to push back if you just want those few extra hours of Zzzs<\/strong><\/span>.\u201d<\/em>? Use this phrase in your own sentence.<\/li>
  3. What does \u201cnightcap\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cLustig added you should avoid alcohol before bed \u2014 \u201cwhile that nightcap<\/span><\/strong> might make you sleepy, it actually disrupts the quality of your sleep.\u201d\u201d<\/em>? Give 2 synonyms for this word and use it in a sentence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Why do older adults tend to experience changes in their circadian rhythms?<\/li>
    2. How does advanced sleep phase syndrome contribute to earlier wake-up times in older adults?<\/li>
    3. Can medication or other therapies help older adults manage sleep disturbances and wake up at a more desirable time? Tell me more.<\/li>
    4. Can changes in hormone levels impact sleep patterns as people age? If so, how?<\/li>
    5. What are the long-term consequences of poor sleep hygiene in older adults, and how can these be avoided? Please share.<\/li>
    6. How can older adults maintain a healthy sleep routine as they age?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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