Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in the United States, with approximately one-third of adults reporting insomnia symptoms and up to 20% having symptoms that meet the criteria for insomnia disorder. The prevalence of insomnia increases to up to 40% for people older than 65 years of age.
Insomnia can negatively affect daytime functioning, mood, cognition, and overall quality of life. First-line care often involves cognitive behavioral therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). This describes a structured form of therapy designed specifically for insomnia. Rather than simply providing information about sleep, it addresses thoughts and behaviors that can contribute to persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep, without the side effects linked to sleeping pills.
Now, a new study suggests that CBT-I may do more than improve sleep. In older adults with insomnia, the treatment was associated with a slower pace of biological aging.
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