Feeling Old? That Might Not Be a Normal Sign of Aging

Feeling Old? That Might Not Be a Normal Sign of Aging
Just because you are aging doesn't mean you should feel out of energy and frail. Halfpoint/Shutterstock
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Everyone has those days. You know, the ones where you’re a little tired, moving slowly, and feeling weak. Some may call it feeling “old.” But if you’re feeling that regularly and are incapable of performing daily tasks, it’s probably not a sign of healthy aging.

It’s true that change comes with age. You’ve put more miles on your body and it might not be up to the tasks it used to be. Your strength has likely dropped, and hormones have had a way with you in one way or another. But frailty is extreme, and new research indicates it is not a normal part of aging.

Mohan Garikiparithi
Mohan Garikiparithi
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Mohan Garikiparithi, MD, practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before shifting his focus to health communications. During his practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in India. During a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed an interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine.
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