Doctor reveals seven subtle signs of ageing, including changes noticed in bed
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- Doctor Babak Ashrafi identifies disrupted sleep, reduced libido, difficulty maintaining weight and slower recovery as possible subtle signs of ageing.
- He says persistent sleep problems and recurring erectile difficulties can also reflect medical conditions or other factors.
- Regular health checks can identify rising blood pressure and cholesterol before they cause obvious symptoms.
Some signs of ageing may appear long before changes become visible in the mirror. Sleep can become more fragmented, with more frequent night-time waking, earlier mornings and difficulty falling back asleep.
Doctor Babak Ashrafi told Metro that ageing can alter sleep patterns and the hormones involved in regulating sleep and wakefulness. But he cautioned that persistent or severe sleep problems should not simply be accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older, especially when they disrupt daily life.
A lower sex drive can also accompany hormonal changes. Testosterone gradually declines in men, while women experience more substantial shifts in oestrogen and testosterone during perimenopause and menopause. Stress, poor sleep, medication, mental health and other conditions can also affect libido.
Occasional difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection is common, but if it happens regularly, it is worth seeking medical advice.
Ashrafi said occasional difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection is common, but regular problems warrant medical advice. Erectile dysfunction can occur alongside high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Ageing may also make it harder to maintain the same weight, partly because of gradual muscle loss. Recovery after exercise can take longer, with muscle pain and fatigue lasting more time. The article advises regular physical activity and health checks, noting that early detection of high blood pressure or cholesterol allows more time for lifestyle changes and, if needed, treatment.
Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do to support healthy ageing.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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