4. Sleep helps beat germs. During sleep, children (and adults) also produce proteins known as cytokines, which the body relies on to fight infection, illness, and stress. (Besides battling illness, they also make us sleepy, which explains why having the flu or a cold feels so exhausting.
Medicare is usually available to Americans aged 65 and older. In some cases, however, the Medicare eligibility age is lower; people under 65 with certain disabilities qualify for Medicare enrollment.edicare is usually available to Americans aged 65 and older. In some cases, however, the Medicare eligibility age is lower; people under 65 with certain disabilities qualify for Medicare enrollment.
Medicare Enrollment by Age Group, 2004 - 2013. Description: The number of people enrolled in Medicare has increased gradually over time. There were 44.1 million beneficiaries in 2004 and 55.3 million beneficiaries in 2013. The age distribution of the population has remained fairly stable over time.escription: The number of people enrolled in Medicare varied by state. There were a total of 55.3 million Medicare beneficiaries in 2013. Alaska had the smallest number of beneficiaries (81,213), and California had the largest (5,582,895).