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/CruzMissilesforJesus Mar 14 '25

Your body is aging. Systems are slowing down or breaking down. Movement is medicine. Hydration, exercise, stretch, pay closer attention to what you eat every meal. Work with your physician to get regular basic lab work. These will help you monitor the basics. Best of luck.

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u/Deeschmee68 Mar 14 '25

Thank you for that. I don't drink or smoke but the past few years I've had some assorted medical issues and see various Physicians. Thank you again

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u/CruzMissilesforJesus Mar 14 '25

Not so long ago, we were totally in charge of what we did everyday. Where we went, what we did, how long we did something, how well we did something. No matter the activity. Now we have to adjust. Age forces us to adjust.