As you age, your metabolism slows down, making weight gain more likely. If you reduce your physical activity but keep the same diet, you’re likely to see an increase in weight. To counteract this, staying active is crucial—even if it means changing your routine, such as opting for gardening instead of going to the gym!
Sun-damaged skin can start to show noticeable effects from your 40s onwards, leading to conditions like melasma, which causes uneven pigmentation. You may also see small brown age spots, or liver spots, become more prominent on your face and hands. Taking care of your skin while you’re young can help your older self look and feel better!
It’s no surprise that your hair will gradually turn more silvery-gray as you age. Hair follicles not only produce less hair but also less melanin, which gives hair its color. This doesn’t mean your existing hair is changing color; rather, as old hair falls out, the new strands that grow in are more likely to be gray.
