Why You Can't Sleep After 50, and 7 Habits That Help (ER Nurse Explains)

I just can't sleep like I used to." Rosa worked plenty of night shifts in 22 years as an ER nurse, so she knows the fight for a good night's sleep. Being tired all the time is NOT just part of getting older. Here are 7 habits from the CDC and the National Institutes of Health that can help you sleep better, plus the signs it's time to talk to your doctor. Chapters 0:00 How much sleep you need after 50 1:02 Habit 1: Keep the same schedule 1:30 Habit 2: Make your bedroom for sleeping 2:16 Habit 3: Turn off the screens 2:53 Habit 4: Watch the caffeine 3:23 Habit 5: Go easy at night 3:52 Habit 6: Move by day, keep naps short 4:31 Habit 7: Don't fight it in bed 5:22 A word about sleeping pills 6:00 When to see your doctor (sleep apnea signs) 6:51 Recap: your 7 sleep habits