Table of contents:
- Myth 1: Dementia is an inevitable part of aging
- Myth 2: If you weren't exercising at 20, 30 and 40, at 50, 60 and 70 it's too late to start
- Myth 3: Sex ends with age
- Myth 4: Aging is associated with the onset of depression
- Myth 5: Women are afraid of getting old
- Myth 6: Pain and disability caused by arthritis are inevitable in old age
Video: 6 most common myths about aging
2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00
Think you know everything about aging? While you are thinking, we have collected the most important myths about this age period.
Myth 1: Dementia is an inevitable part of aging
Fact: Dementia occurs precisely as a health problem, and not as a standard accompaniment to aging. If you or someone you care about becomes forgetful, it could be due to treatment, nutrition, or other medical conditions. Don't look for Alzheimer's right away.
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For example, when doctors examined the brain of a 115-year-old woman, they found completely normal tissue in it without Alzheimer's disease or any other conditions that could contribute to dementia. Testing the patient for several years has shown that nothing has changed in the functions of the brain.
Dementia is not only not inevitable, but you yourself are able to control it.
Studies show that dementia in old age can be due to high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, and similar causes contribute to heart disease. For example, high blood pressure, by damaging the blood vessels, reduces the amount of healthy brain tissue, which can cause dementia. Scientists conclude that the more health you have, the longer it will take you to lose it to develop dementia.
The conclusion is simple - develop your body and your brain. Physical activity plays a very important role in the likelihood of your risk of developing dementia. However, we must not forget about intellectual activity. It doesn't matter what you do - for example, according to research, it is beneficial to write letters by hand instead of email. This makes more areas of the brain work, improves blood flow, and helps you stay healthy for longer.
Myth 2: If you weren't exercising at 20, 30 and 40, at 50, 60 and 70 it's too late to start
Fact: It's never too late to start! A study was conducted in which men and women took part, whose average age was 87 years. Participants exercised with a suitable weight for 10 weeks and improved muscle strength by 113 percent. But more importantly, their walking speed has increased, which is one of the main indicators of the physical health of older people.
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Myth 3: Sex ends with age
Fact: A poll among 3005 respondents aged 57 to 85 showed that sexual activity depends not so much on age as on health. Women who rated their health as "very good" and "excellent" were 79 percent more active in bed than those who rated their health as "average" or "poor." And although the respondents aged 57 to 74 turned out to be more active sexually, the older ones (from 75 to 85) noted that they have sex at least 2-3 times a month. The main thing, while rejoicing at the conclusions, do not forget that sexually transmitted diseases do not depend in any way on your age, and protect yourself.
Myth 4: Aging is associated with the onset of depression
Fact: Depression is treatable. If you resist it and seek help, your new age can be active and healthy. Treating depression is important because older people who suffer from it are more prone to problems with memory and thinking, and depression increases the risk of dying from diseases such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, and pneumonia.
Myth 5: Women are afraid of getting old
Fact: Studies have shown that women, on the other hand, are more likely to have a positive outlook on aging and are inspired by positive examples from others who remain active even as they age. These women view aging as a new opportunity and not as a period of prolonged depression.
Myth 6: Pain and disability caused by arthritis are inevitable in old age
Fact: Arthritis is not caused by age itself, although it does occur frequently during the aging process. However, there are a few steps you can take to help prevent arthritis at a younger age - maintaining a healthy weight, wearing comfortable shoes, and playing sports such as running.
Studies have shown that women who run at least once every two weeks for 20 minutes are less likely to have knee arthritis (the most common area of arthritis) than those who exercise less frequently.
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