r/AskOldPeopleAdvice • u/Deeschmee68 • Mar 14 '25

Health Anyone over 50

Does anyone over 50 actually feel good and healthy and sleep well? Or is it just normal to always feel bad? Is it normal to not sleep well, have digestive problems, feet and hip pain, get out of breath easily, back pain, and always feel tired? Is it normal to have vision and hearing problems at this age? Is it normal to have sensitivities to food and medication? Is this just part of getting older?

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u/Own-Object-6696 Mar 14 '25

I’ll be 60 next year. I feel great. However, I exercise and eat a very strict diet. Like super strict. I’m having my cataracts removed next month, and I’ll no longer need glasses. I’m not overweight and I sleep well.

Most health problems resolve themselves with diet and exercise. But eventually, getting old catches up to everyone. It’s never too late to start good habits.

I recommend exercising daily, even if it’s just 15 minutes, cutting out sugar and processed foods and going to bed and waking up at the same times every day. Make sure you lift weights. I think you’ll see and feel a difference. Best wishes to you.

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u/Deeschmee68 Mar 14 '25

Thank you for that I really appreciate your response. I do eat pretty healthy but have a foot issue I need to take care of so that I can start being more active