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title: "How Sleep Changes With Age: A Stage-by-Stage Guide"
description: "Sleep shifts dramatically from infancy to old age. Here's what changes at every life stage — and what you can actually do to protect your rest. See how."
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# How Sleep Changes With Age: A Stage-by-Stage Guide

> Sleep shifts dramatically from infancy to old age. Here's what changes at every life stage — and what you can actually do to protect your rest. See how.

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