Understanding the Impact of Age Markers at 40 and 60
James Gripper
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Dear subscriber,
This week, we've explored the significance of the age markers at 40 and 60—two pivotal points in our lives that often bring about noticeable changes in health and well-being. The research might indicate that these ages are biologically significant, but there's also a strong psychological component. Many people find that as they approach these milestones, they begin to experience ageing in a very real way. At 40, vision starts to decline, and for those who have been active in sports, retirement often looms. Your body has now run out of some nutrients, stops making others so efficiently, and diseases like cancers and dementia start to seed within you.
By 60, health concerns can become more frequent, and the number of disability-free years remaining starts to dwindle. Those seeds planted in your 40's are beginning to emerge. You put it down to "getting older" and ignore the signs. However, it's important to emphasise that this doesn’t mean we have to accept these changes passively. In fact, understanding these age markers gives us the power to act early, to reduce the odds of poor health later on. Interestingly, my earlier articles on these age markers didn’t capture as much attention as I’d hoped. This raises an important point—perhaps we’re not looking far enough into the future when it comes to our health.
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The popularity of articles on topics like cold bathing, which offers immediate mental health benefits, suggests that we might be more focused on short-term gains rather than long-term health.
In the Times, this morning, they announced that the NHS will visit the workplace, to weigh over 40's, measure blood pressure, and test cholesterol. Not enough people are visiting their GP for their "health MOT". Who even knew that it was on offer? And what is the consequence? An appointment with the NHS weight loss councilor, who will tell you to "move more and eat less!"
Next week, I’ll be diving into topics related to brain fog and early signs of dementia. This is not just a theoretical discussion—there are practical steps you can take to protect your brain health and reduce your risk. Stay tuned!