It is a surprisingly persistent idea: as people get older, they need less sleep. The National Institute on Aging considers this common enough to include it among its “10 Common Misconceptions About Aging.” Its guidance is straightforward. Older adults generally need about seven to nine hours of sleep each night, about the same as other […]
Indigestion is common. Heart attacks are common, too. Unfortunately, the sensations can sometimes be similar, particularly for older adults. That makes one distinction especially important: when new or unexplained symptoms could be coming from the heart, time matters. Waiting to see whether the discomfort goes away can delay treatment during a heart attack. The American […]
