Cognitive behavioral therapy may reduce biological aging among older adults with insomnia

A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity by researchers at UCLA Health reports that older adults who receive cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I) are more likely to achieve remission of insomnia and exhibit a slower rate of biological aging compared with peers who receive only sleep education. The randomized trial evaluated participants over a defined follow‑up period, measuring sleep outcomes and biological aging markers to assess the interventions’ effectiveness.

The findings indicate that CBT‑I not only improves sleep quality but also may confer broader health benefits by decelerating age‑related physiological changes. Researchers suggest that integrating CBT‑I into standard care for older adults could enhance both sleep health and longevity outcomes, underscoring the therapy’s potential role in preventive geriatric medicine.