Extending Sleep to Reverse Metabolic Syndrome in Middle-aged Adults: Acceptability and Feasibility of a Sleep Intervention

Bedtimes and wake times will be prescribed each week for each participant and allow for gradual increases in sleep opportunity. Bedtimes will be set 15 minutes earlier each week provided sleep efficiency remains \>90%. Earlier betimes will extend sleep duration by increasing the opportunity for sleep. Wake times will not be changed because wake times are often determined by external demands, such as work schedules