Uncle Liu is 50 years old this year, and he has reached the age of knowing the destiny of heaven, so he should be open-minded. But the changes during this time made his wife strange.
Originally diligent, he not only became lazy, but also often scolded when things didn't go his way, and he was also picky about what he did to his family, so angry that his wife was "Liu Daqiang".
Over time, his wife realized that Uncle Liu was afraid that he was sick. In the end, the family took Uncle Liu to the hospital for examination and was diagnosedHypoandrogen syndrome,That is, it is menopause.
1. Men also have menopause, and physical changes should be paid attention to
When it comes to menopause, the first thing that comes to many people's minds is women. In fact,Men also go through menopauseThere will be changes in both physical and psychological aspects, and although the manifestations are not as obvious as in women, they also need to be taken seriously.
Andropause generally occurs between the ages of 40 and 55There are also men who develop symptoms around the age of 30, and there are obvious individual differences. The appearance of male menopause is closely related to the hormone level in the body, which in turn causes physical and mental changes, such as androgen levels, biochemical environment, and psychological state changes.
One of the most critical is that:Testosterone levels, which is one of the main androgens in the male bodyIt has the effect of maintaining muscle strength and mass, maintaining bone density and strength, and improving physical performance. When levels of the testosterone-dominant hormone drops, male menopause follows.
It can bring a series of adverse effects to the body and mind, such as:Causes insomnia, fatigue, mood swingsand other changes that affect normal life and work.
2. There are 4 symptoms in the lower body of a man, suggesting that you may be old
"The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon".There is a saying, man"Five-eight, kidney qi failure, hair and teeth".。It shows that when you reach the age of 40, you should start to pay attention to physical changes and pay attention to menopause.
In this specific period of transition from middle age to old age, there are often 4 changes in the lower body of men, and the appearance of one is a hint of aging.
1.Joint pain
As we age, our joints will gradually wear and grow, and we tend to have them when we walkBone pain, joint painand other symptoms, walking speed will also decrease to a certain extent.
2.The urine line is thin and weak
Abnormal urination is also a more typical sign of aging in men, including:Urinary frequency, urgency, thin and weak urine lineThese are all signs of prostate aging.
3.Fatigue after sex
Increasing age also makes menDecreased sexual performance. Men are the most active stage of sexual life at the age of 20 or 30, and there will be a significant decrease in frequency after the age of 30, and after the age of 40, in addition to the decrease in frequency, there may also be a significant sense of fatigue after the age of 40.
4.Constipation every three or five days
After increasing age,The speed of gastrointestinal peristalsis slows downThe water in the intestines will also be reduced, which is prone to constipation, and many men are sedentary for a long time and lack of exercise, which will further increase the chance of constipation.
3. Congratulations on these 5 characteristics after the age of 60!
60 years old, also known as:The Year of the Sixtieth Birthday,It is also broadly regarded as the point in time when you enter old age. If at the age of 60, your body can still have the following 5 manifestations, then congratulations, the disease is away from you, and you can live a long life.
1.The body has muscles
Muscle aging and atrophy is an important sign of aging in the human body, and when the muscle decays to a certain extent, it is easy to induce fractures and joint damage. Especially for people who suffer from medical conditions, it is even more important to store muscle.
The Lancet OncologyA study on statedLosing 10% of your muscle leads to a weakened immune system and an increased risk of infectionIf you lose 20%, you will be weak and slow.
2.Healthy and strong bones
Epidemiological Investigation Report on Osteoporosis of Chinese ResidentsThe published data states thatThe prevalence of osteoporosis is 19 in people over the age of 502%，The low bone mass rate reached 464%, osteoporosis has become one of the main problems that threaten the health of middle-aged and elderly people in China.
As bone loss increases, the chance of fractures increases significantly, and maintaining bone health is closely linked to longevity.
3.Normal hearing
Dr. Zhouwei Yu, Neurologist, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen HospitalIt is noted that about 90% of hearing loss is associated with increasing age. At the age of 65, about 1 in 3 people will have poor hearing. Once hearing loss occurs, it will lead to a decrease in the person's connection with the outside world, and the brain will also be less exposed to benign stimuli, which in turn will increase the risk of dementia.
A 12-year study of 440,000 people in The Lancet Public Health found that people with hearing loss and no hearing aids had a 42% risk of all-cause dementia compared to normal hearing subjects.
4.Adequate lung capacity
Du Changwang, deputy chief physician of the Department of Neurosurgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityIt is pointed out that lung capacity also has a great relationship with longevity. People with good lung capacity indicate that their respiratory system is healthier, their physical condition will be younger, and they will not lose their breath when walking.
5.There was a smile on the face
The long-lived old man has a lot of smiling facesProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesA previous study of more than 70,000 people and 300,000 people found that the most optimistic group of men had an 11 percent longer life expectancy and a 15 percent increase in women, and that they were more likely to live to be over 85.
Through daily observation, it can also be found that the long-lived elderly have a positive mentality, and they can face setbacks with optimism.
Longevity is not achieved in a day or two, but is the result of long-term persistence in a healthy life. As the old saying goes, if you want to plant a tree, it's best to plant it was ten years ago, followed by now. If you want a better old age, it's not too late to start now.
References: 1] "Men also have menopause! Pay attention to these signals in your body! 》.Popular Science China 2023-11-12
2] "7 Signs of Aging in Men, Tough Guys Will "Collapse" If They Don't Pay Attention to Maintenance".Life Times 2018-01-15
3] "If you can still do these 6 points after the age of 60, you will have the potential for longevity!" This last point is especially important! 》.Popular Science China 2023-08-28
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