{"id":394233,"date":"2026-01-28T02:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T02:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/394233\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T02:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T02:43:10","slug":"these-5-signs-might-suggest-that-youre-ageing-terribly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/394233\/","title":{"rendered":"These 5 signs might suggest that you’re ageing terribly"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019d all love to age gracefully. There are certain things about ageing<\/a> we all know will help – maintain a balanced diet, exercise<\/a> regularly and steer clear of habits like smoking and drinking excessively.<\/p>\n

However, one doctor has revealed there are tell-tale signs that are a dead giveaway you’re probably ageing<\/a> terribly.<\/p>\n

Dr. Mitch Ghen, medical director of physician education at Access Medical Labs, is a specialist in anti-ageing and holistic medicine, and has told The New York Post there are five warning signs you shouldn’t be ignoring.<\/p>\n

So forget the lotions and beauty treatments <\/a>– here are five subtle signs of unhealthy ageing and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n

Recovery time from sickness<\/p>\n

Prolonged illnesses and frequent infections<\/a> are common red flags of a distressed immune system – Dr Ghen says a key indicator of health<\/a> is being able to recover from viruses within 10 days.<\/p>\n

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Minor illnesses were the most common reason for sickness absence in 2024, the ONS found (Yui Mok\/PA)<\/p>\n

PA Archive<\/p>\n

Acute inflammation is the immune system\u2019s natural and healthy response to injury or infection – but one way to check you might be plagued with persistent inflammation is by looking in your mouth.<\/p>\n

Dr Ghen said: \u201cCheck your gums – they should not bleed or be inflamed with regular flossing or brushing,\u201d while recommending reducing inflammation with the natural compounds curcumin (found in turmeric) and EGCG (found in green tea).<\/p>\n

Joint pain, stiffness, and muscle weakness are key warning signs that your muscular system may be in trouble.<\/p>\n

Dr Ghen said: “Stronger grip strength correlates with better muscle mass, cardiovascular health and longevity.” <\/p>\n

As we get older, we tend to get weaker and lose muscle strength – but your grip strength can be measured at a doctor\u2019s office by squeezing the handle of a dynamometer with maximum effort for a few seconds.<\/p>\n

You can put your strength to the test at home by clenching a tennis ball or wringing out a wet towel.<\/p>\n

Hormone levels<\/a> naturally decline as we age, and these changes can result in mood swings, mental fogginess, low libido, hot flashes, hair loss<\/a> and trouble sleeping.<\/p>\n

Testosterone therapy can benefit those who have a low libido, particularly women going through the menopause.<\/p>\n

Pregnenolone and DHEA supplements can help to \u201ckeep hormones at youthful levels,\u201d according to Dr Ghen.<\/p>\n

Increased forgetfulness and losing concentration are signs of ageing, while changes in personality may suggest a more significant decline in cognitive function.<\/p>\n

However, the brain is like a muscle, and can be strengthened by learning new things.<\/p>\n

Challenging your brain with mental games or tasks is very important for maintaining cognitive function, as is sleep<\/a> which is crucial for brain health.<\/p>\n

Dr Ghen advises avoiding sleep medication, as well as leaving your phone out of the bedroom and turning Wi-Fi off until morning.<\/p>\n

Keeping fit is imperative for your health as you age, with experts recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise<\/a> each week.<\/p>\n

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Exercise should be a \u2018core treatment for depression\u2019 academics have said (PA)<\/p>\n

PA Archive<\/p>\n

Spending at least two days per week strengthening all major muscle groups is crucial – this helps to increase flexibility and balance, maintain a healthy body weight, and reduce stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n

If you feel dizzy, out of breath or fatigued after minimal activity, it could be a sign your heart is struggling to pump blood as effectively as it once did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We\u2019d all love to age gracefully. There are certain things about ageing we all know will help –…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":394234,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[5079,1167,59,21336,102,370,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-394233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-ageing","tag-exercise","tag-gb","tag-hair-loss","tag-health","tag-sleep","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/394233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=394233"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/394233\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/394234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=394233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=394233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=394233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}