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 Patient Demographics. 1  Total Number of Medicare Patients: 566. 2  Average Age of Medicare Patients: 76. 3  Number of Patients Under Age 65: 19. 4  Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 252. 5  Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 214. 6  Number of Patients Over Age 84: 81. 7  Number of Female Patients : 212. 8  Number of Male Patients: 354.