60-second quiz · Updated November 2026
Why sleep often gets lighter after 45 — and what your nights are telling you
Answer six quick questions to get your sleep profile and three free habits to try this week. No email required.
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Why sleep changes in midlife
It's not in your head. From our mid-40s on, deep sleep tends to shrink and we surface more often between sleep cycles. For many women, hormonal shifts around perimenopause add night-time warmth and more wake-ups. Stress, late caffeine and evening alcohol make all of it worse.
The good news: the basics — a steady wake time, a cool dark room, a wind-down hour — help at any age. Some people add a gentle supplement on top of those habits. The quiz above points you to the next step that fits your answers.
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