44 - burst. 60 - burst

[Jae]

Saw this on CNN Ig today...

A study published in the journal Nature Aging found that we humans age in two significant bursts - at the ages of 44 and 60.

Researchers from Stanford University and Nanyang Technological University observed 108 participants over several years, noting accelerated molecular changes at these ages. Key findings include decreased ability to metabolize caffeine and alcohol, increased muscle injuries, fat accumulation, and muscle loss. Disease risks, such as cardiovascular disorders and type 2 diabetes, also rise after 60.

The study suggests making lifestyle changes, like reducing alcohol intake and exercising more, especially around these pivotal ages.

Where in life's journey are you? Me, I'm pretty close to experiencing a burst.

You can read CNN's article here: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/20/...608808&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram

 

[Mendalla]

Well, I hit 60 next year and am already diabetic and have hypertension so apparently the 44 burst can produce those, too.

Not sure I can reduce my alcohol intake more without going to 0. I have a glass of wine maybe once every couple months, if that. And I exercise about 45 min a day with occasional breaks if I am sick, need to rest an injury, etc.

 

[Jae]

Well, I hit 60 next year and am already diabetic and have hypertension so apparently the 44 burst can produce those, too.

Not sure I can reduce my alcohol intake more without going to 0. I have a glass of wine maybe once every couple months, if that. And I exercise abowut 45 min a daycare and 23 11-we 5with occasional breqeaks if I am sick, need to rest4635114 an injury, etc.

At close to 60, I have slightly high blood pressure, and lymphedema in my legs. I also have epilepsy, but I've been living with that since 14

 

[BetteTheRed]

I suspect those two numbers are averages of some sort. Seems to me that I was fine until early 50s, further noticeable declines (like arthritis and related lack of hand strength) in early 60s.

And it's relative, as well. If you make it into your 90s, reasonably coherent and not too tottery, you figure you're golden.

 

[Mrs.Anteater]

I remember that I noticed after I turned 40, I had to make an effort to look back to where my car was parked when I was going i to Walmart. Before then, I automatically remembered where it was.

 

[chansen]

Things hurt but I don't pay attention to them.

 

[BetteTheRed]

Things hurt but I don't pay attention to them.

Which works just fine until they demand your attention. Broken/fractured things sometimes demand attention.

 

[chansen]

I've been pretty successful walking them off.

Seriously, I was convinced I broke my leg in a race last April and I got the ski back on, finished the race, iced it for an hour, took 2 Advil, skied off the mountain on one leg and hobbled toward the doctors office. It got better on the walk.

I know I'm of the age where things start going wrong. I'm just putting it all off as long as possible while pretending I'm still in my 20s.

 

[Luce NDs]

Everyone needs a dream ... even if it is only abstract and confined to reality for a bit, spot, or period of .... whatever comes! Makes some poles rant and rage ... even it their genius tells them to be still a bit and think ... there's that period in life ...

Then some have great fear of abortion ... especially politicians as they can be aborted by the electorate and some will attempt to dispose of the electorate ... its complicated for a simple man that power has always sufficed ... deficits and eidi fits ... sometimes an edifice to close things in! Could be feral ...

 

[jimkenney12]

My last burst happened when I was 69 and injured my back sliding down stairs. I never felt old until then. I might have made a mistake in taking a liking to apple or pear ciders a few years ago. Until then I averaged about three glasses of wine a year. Now I average half a can of cider every one to two weeks. My blood pressure rose after donating a kidney at age 68. In the last year it lowered enough to half my dose cut in half and it is still going down. Last week it was 89/68. My thyroxin was doubled.

In my late 60s my metabolism was that of someone who was 50.

 

[chansen]

I last raced that race in BC in 1999 when I was 26. This past April I was 51 and in the oldest age group. I've already told the organizers I will be back in 2049, and I intend to keep that promise. I don't think they will be writing it down.

To me, it's a case of use it or lose it. I attacked that course at 51 and I doubt I will at 76, but if I am at all able, I'll make it down.

Top of course. Not me. I didn't fall on this part.

 

[Mendalla]

You have my admiration. With my anxieties around heights and falling, I can't ski at all. I would be freaking out just riding the lift. Left that to the younger generation (And he seems to have given it up, now. Wife isn't into it.)

 

[chansen]

I'm only an adrenaline junkie on skis. But it's easier than walking for me so something like that isn't difficult. The drop in is a little anxiety-inducing as you need to ski down a bit of a cliff and regain control quickly before your first turn. After that, it's easier than it looks.

I saw what happened to my grandparents when they retired. They sat around and within a few years that was all they were capable of.

My left heel hurts. There is debris floating around in my right elbow. My hip gives me mild discomfort but has mostly recovered about 2 decades after injuring it playing softball. My sight isn't what it was. That list will get longer before it gets shorter. But (and maybe you're not aware of this) I'm stubborn.