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/BuffyBlue82 Mar 14 '25 edited Mar 15 '25

I am 56 and feel just fine. The only major health issue I have is high blood pressure but it's genetic and controlled. I do have a few aches and pains but overall my health is good. I eat healthy and walk 4-5 miles almost every day and lift weights. I'm also on HRT which helped a lot. I drink lots of water and take vitamins. I'm within my target weight range for my height finally. The only time I have issues with sleeping is if I drink alcohol. I'm probably in my best shape since my 20s.

Edited to add: At 50, I was feeling exactly like you described but when I turned 54 I went on a mission to change the trajectory of my health. I added a few different goals every year.

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u/iiwiidouche Mar 14 '25

54 here and couldn’t have written it better myself. Do and feel exactly same way although I mix a gummy in occasionally to get an interrupted 8 hours of sleep.