{"id":451,"date":"2017-07-14T17:21:21","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T09:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/?p=451"},"modified":"2023-08-04T16:57:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T08:57:47","slug":"healthy-ageing-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/healthy-ageing-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy ageing: looking after yourself in your 50s"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting older is a beautiful thing and taking care of your health is key to enjoying your later years to the fullest. We all know that part of the ageing process is noticing changes in your body. What many may not have considered is what lifestyle adjustments you might need to make to when that time comes. As Singaporeans are <\/span>getting older<\/span><\/a>, this week Pacific Prime Singapore discusses the ins and outs of your golden years and tips for healthy ageing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Common health concerns for those over 50<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re in your teens, acne may have been a particularly frustrating change for your body. You might have felt invincible in your twenties, before your thirties had you feeling a little softer around the edges. By our forties, we\u2019re starting to notice a bit more of the wear and tear in our bodies; the wobbly knee from years of tennis, the bad back from carrying around young children. When you hit your fifties, there are a number of health risks and concerns that become greater than before:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Higher blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Increased risk of cancer<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Vision changes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chronic pains such as arthritis, back pain, and tendonitis<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Digestive issues<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hair and hearing loss<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Higher cholesterol, blood pressure, and increased risk of heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Osteoporosis<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bladder issues<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Prostate problems<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Menopause<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Thyroid issues<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Skin problems such as age spots, wrinkles, and dry skin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n