Sleep and energy after 50
43 guides, each one checked against the published research.
Sleep changes after 50. Many men find that they wake more often in the night, spend less time in deep sleep and feel ready for bed earlier than they used to. Some of that is ordinary aging. Some of it points to something worth checking, such as sleep apnea, a frequent need to urinate at night, pain, a medication or low mood. Daytime tiredness that does not lift with rest has an equally long list of possible causes, from short or broken sleep and alcohol to anemia, thyroid problems and blood sugar.
This hub gathers our articles on sleep and energy: how sleep cycles and stages work, practical steps for falling asleep and staying asleep, the signs and testing options for sleep apnea and snoring, what the research says about melatonin and other sleep aids, and how to make sense of fatigue. Adult sleep guidelines recommend seven or more hours a night, and the articles explain what gets in the way. Each one cites its sources. Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, dozing off while driving, or tiredness that lasts for weeks is worth raising with your doctor.
How sleep works
11 guides
- Best nap length for adults: how long should you sleep?
- Deep sleep vs REM sleep: how the two sleep stages differ
- Deep sleep: how much you need and how to get more of it
- How long a sleep cycle lasts
- How long it should take to fall asleep
- How to improve sleep quality after 50
- Sleep debt: can you catch up on lost sleep
- Sleep deprivation: what it does to your body
- Sleep inertia: why you wake up groggy
- Sleep paralysis: causes and what to do
- Sleep stages explained
Falling and staying asleep
8 guides
Snoring and sleep apnea
8 guides
- Can sleep apnea cause high blood pressure? What to know
- Does snoring mean sleep apnea?
- Home sleep apnea tests: how they work
- Sleep apnea and weight: can losing weight ease apnea?
- Sleep apnea signs and symptoms
- Sleep apnea treatment options
- Snoring causes and remedies: what the evidence supports
- What causes sleep apnea
Fatigue and low energy
10 guides
- Adrenal fatigue: what the research says
- Can Fatigue Cause Dizziness or Lightheadedness? What to Know
- Fatigue and brain fog: what may help and when to get checked
- Fatigue and headache: common causes
- Fatigue symptoms and when to see a doctor
- Fatigue with body aches and joint pain
- Fatigue with shortness of breath: causes and next steps
- How to stop feeling tired
- Why am I always tired?
- Why am I so tired after eating?
Melatonin, supplements and sleep aids
6 guides
Free tools
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- Sleep calculatorBedtimes that fit sleep cycles
- Sleep debt calculatorHow much sleep you are short
Supplement reviews
Scores out of 5. Our rubric is strict, so a low score means the evidence has gaps, not that a product cannot help you.
Sleep and energy supplements: 4 labels vs. the researchEvery label side by side, best score first
- Magnesium Breakthrough2.9 / 5
- AquaThrive LX1.8 / 5
- HGH Activator1.8 / 5
- Yu Sleep1.6 / 5
These guides are general information about health and are not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your health routine, especially if you have a medical condition or take medication.