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Ageing: What to expect and how to make it easier

Ageing is a process that we cannot avoid.

As we grow older, it’s also a time we want to be living our best life and want to be able to enjoy it. However, our bodies start to change and show signs of wear and tear as we age. For most people, the changes start small. You might find yourself having stomach cramps after ice-cream, or pain in the knee when climbing up the stairs.

These changes, when left untreated, can hinder your normal day-to-day life. By knowing what could happen as we age, we can prepare for it.

Arthritis

Arthritis, an inflammation of the joints, is most commonly seen in adults over the age of 65, but at times, it could also develop in younger adults.1 The most common symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. These symptoms can impact quality of life as the range of motion decreases. Many people also notice their arthritis symptoms are worse in the morning. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, joint deformity can happen if left untreated.

Heart Disease

Plaque—made of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin—can build up in the arteries over time. When this happens, the wall of the blood vessel thickens, making it harder for important nutrients and oxygen from reaching your heart. This blockage can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

The risk of heart disease increases as we grow older—for women, it’s around the age of 55; and for men, it’s 45. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the key to preventing heart diseases.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, a condition that causes the bone to lose strength and density, becomes more common as we age, especially in women due to the loss of estrogen. With osteoporosis, people are more prone to fractures or bone breaks, even when doing routine activities like standing or walking.2 However, the early stages of osteoporosis do not have any symptoms. While we cannot stop ourselves from ageing, there are ways for us to lower the possibility of osteoporosis by taking care of our diet.

Alzheimer’s Disease

This irreversible, progressive brain order is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. People with Alzheimer’s disease will experience a continuous decline in thinking, behavioural, and social skills. Patients will forget recently learned information, asking the same questions repeatedly, and experience confusion about time and place. Eventually, patients lose the ability to carry out the simplest daily task.

Diabetes

According to the International Diabetes Federation, the number of adults with diabetes have tripled in numbers over the past 20 years. Type 2 diabetes has become more common due to poor lifestyle habits and does not only affect older adults but younger people too. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin which regulates blood sugar. Over time, this will lead to serious damage to the nerves and blood vessels. There were 1.5 million deaths attributed to diabetes in 2019.3 To keep diabetes under control, patients need to monitor their diet and maintain healthy physical activity along with medication.

Cancer

One of the most important risk factors when it comes to cancer is advancing age. In 2017, 46% of all the people who passed away from cancer are 70 or older.4 Cancer happens when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. For some people, cancer is caused by inherited genetic mutations. However, for others, it can be caused by certain environmental or behavioural triggers.

A healthy lifestyle, consisting of balanced nutrition and being physically active, can help keep certain diseases at bay. An alternative and effective method is to consume food that has generous health benefits for our bodies.

Health food products like NeeFlex and Asodi make it easier to get the extra nutrients we need to keep our bodies healthy. If you want to reduce inflammation, prevent joint pain, and regain your flexibility and mobility, NeeFlex is perfect for you as it contains ingredients like curcumin, black pepper (piperine), hydrolyzed collagen moringa, vitamin C, and more. If you want to regain your youth and vitality, Asodi contains strong antioxidant ingredients to neutralize free radicals and slow down the process of ageing.

There’s no better time than now to start taking care of your health.

References

  1. https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis
  2. https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoporosis
  3. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes
  4. https://ourworldindata.org/cancer#cancer-deaths-by-age

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