<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/academics/gero/news/sleep-and-aging-why-rest-becomes-more-important-over-time.html" dsn="gerontology-blog"><featured/><pubDate>07/23/2026</pubDate><title>Sleep and Aging: Why Rest Becomes More Important With Age</title><author/><image/><caption/><thumbnail/><description>Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults aged 65 and o...</description><tags><tag>blog</tag></tags></item>