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A non-drug insomnia treatment may slow biological aging in individuals over 60, according to UCLA researchers. The study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity focused on cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, where patients address thoughts and behaviors affecting their sleep. Nearly 100 seniors participated, with some receiving therapy and others only general sleep information. Blood samples showed that those in the educational group experienced accelerated aging, while therapy was linked to slower biological aging, measured by the DunedinPACE indicator. This is the first study to explore the impact of insomnia treatment on biological aging. The lead author emphasizes that insomnia in older adults should be viewed as a modifiable risk factor, not just a quality-of-life issue. Therapy typically requires four to eight sessions for benefits, leading to fewer relapses compared to sleep medications. The study focused solely on older adults, and further research is needed to…