How will insomnia age me?

I heard on TV that insomnia can make you age faster. I have a history of insomnia and am worried that this will happen to me. What can I do to lessen the effects of insomnia on how old I look? What can I do to treat my insomnia altogether?

Doctors Answers (1)

SomnoDiagnostics, Inc.
Answered on: 2/10/2014

Everyone needs rest to rejuvenate and heal during the night. You should first determine if there is another disorder present besides insomnia or a disorder resulting in insomnia. If you have primary insomnia, a board-certified sleep specialist should be able to help you manage the problem.