How much sleep slows aging? Columbia University researchers report findings

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have found that both too little and too much sleep accelerate aging processes in the body. A "golden mean" in nightly sleep duration is key. The results suggest that optimal sleep protects against premature cellular aging.

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