Study: Soothing Music May Improve Sleep

We tend to think of lullabies as a way to send babies off to dreamland. But if you struggle to fall asleep at night, you may be the one benefiting from a sleepytime playlist—especially if you're 60 years or more.

As we age, falling (and staying) asleep becomes harder. In fact, up to 70 percent of older adults have chronic sleep problems, estimate researchers. But a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society may offer a solution. Researchers found that adults 60-plus who listened to calming music at least 30 minutes before bedtime experienced improvements in sleep quality, with those who kept up the routine for at least four weeks having the best results.