Better sleep after 50

Night leg cramps after 60 are common. Try a gentle bedtime calf stretch, flex your foot when a cramp hits, and learn what to check with your doctor.

For most adults over 50, a 20 to 30 minute nap in the early afternoon is the sweet spot. Here is what the research says about nap length, and when daytime sleepiness needs a doctor’s check.

Most adults over 50 still need about 7–9 hours of sleep. Here is what CDC guidance says, why sleep can feel shorter with age, and practical habits that help.

If you are waking at 3 a.m., taking longer to fall asleep, or getting up earlier…