How to Enjoy Quality Sleep As You Age
If you’re dealing with this problem, you should, according to Parthasarathy, not put away screens just yet. Expose yourself to bright lights later on in the evening and go for a walk before sunset, read a book on an iPad, or watch TV on a bright screen.
These bright lights will inform the brain that the sun hasn’t set yet and hold off the production of melatonin. If you want to stay up a little later and sleep in later, try doing these activities for half an hour or an hour before sunset.
The exact time of exposure to the bright lights depends and you may have to try different durations before you find the best option for you. Generally, aim for around two hours for exposure.
