Are decreased libido, joint pain, and low mood inevitable with aging, or are these just myths? Making an effort to live a healthy lifestyle can ensure that aging is not associated with such unpleasant characteristics for you.
Myth: Joint pain cannot be avoided
In fact, not all elderly people face this problem. The researchers found that women who exercise regularly have stronger knee ligaments. Physical activity is thought to reduce the likelihood of developing arthritis. Try to walk more often and exercise several times a week.
Myth: bones get brittle and posture suffers
Remember, only death is inevitable, everything else can be prevented. Of course, osteoporosis is not uncommon in older people, but you can take action. Studies have shown that only fifty-six percent of older people experience osteoporosis, and the statistics include those who lived at a time when proper diet and exercise were not so common. Now it is much easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle, because each person has much more information on this matter.
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Myth: age kills libido
Impotence and decreased libido are caused by medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and depression. Stay fit to prevent the problem. Simple strength exercises several times a week will improve your sex life. Of course, craving can drop a little, but this usually does not happen until seventy-five. Older people also want sex, but they don't always have partners.
Myth: genes determine how a person ages
It is not true. Even if you have excellent genetics, the wrong lifestyle can seriously shorten your life span. Genes change depending on what you eat, how much you exercise, and even how often you are exposed to chemicals. In a word, any person should control their lifestyle, genes are not a guarantee of health.
Myth: imagination worsens with age
This is not entirely true. Imagination can be active in older people as well. Researchers have found that older people who have creative hobbies are healthier, use fewer medications, and fall less often than those who do not engage in creative activities. In addition, busy older people suffer less from loneliness, have a more positive outlook on life and are generally more active.
Myth: the brain stops developing after three years
This myth was debunked back in the nineties, since then researchers no longer perceive the brain as something static. Research shows that the brain continues to form new connections and strengthen existing ones throughout your life if you continue to actively strain your mind. Basically, the brain should work just like muscles.
Myth: the brain shrinks with age
This myth emerged after scientists found in 2002 that the hippocampus, the region responsible for memory control, was significantly smaller in older people than in younger people. However, it was later found that shrinking the hippocampus is not caused by age, but stress.
Myth: Seniors are always depressed and sad
It's not like that at all. Researchers found that seventy-one percent of older people have a positive outlook on life, with more than half saying they are no less happy than they were when they were young. Many seniors often laugh. All this suggests that there is no universal definition of aging - everything depends entirely on you.
Marina Ilyushenko
