Sleep After 50: What Changes, What Helps, and When to Ask
What the National Institute on Aging says about how much sleep older adults need, habits that may help, a two-week sleep diary, and when to talk with a doctor.
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Protein After 50: How Much, and How to Fit It In
An international expert group recommends that healthy adults over 65 average at least 1.0 to 1.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight a day, and at least 1.2 g if they are exercising and active. People with kidney disease or an illness may need a different amount, so they should ask a clinician or registered dietitian. The Fit after 50 protein calculator shows guidance matched to your situation.
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What the National Institute on Aging says about how much sleep older adults need, habits that may help, a two-week sleep diary, and when to talk with a doctor.
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