Feeling older than you actually are? Here are the reasons
healthy lifestyle is well understood by many people. Recent research also reveals the importance of ensuring muscle development. A survey has found that Americans who are over 45 years feel that they are 12 years older than their actual age on an average. The poll which was conducted has 2000 Americans aged 28 or more as respondents and it included an equal representation from all age groups. It found that 55% of the people who felt older than their actual age blame joint pain and 45% held back their lives because of it.
Findings of the survey:
The study which was commissioned by Motive Health, INC and conducted by Talker Research found that 85% respondents experience joint pain and did not realize that there is a direct correlation between reduced joint pain and increased muscle strength. Less than 47% were optimistic about finding a solution.
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People who felt older than their actual age said it manifests through body pain (55%), getting tired easily (48%) and feeling less active (31%). All groups on an average felt older. The Baby Boomers felt 14 years older. It was lesser in the case of the silent generation who felt 12 years older on an average and Gen Xers felt 10 years older on an average.
Knee pain emerged as another issue with 40% of the Americans being impacted by this. This forced many to make changes to their life style including where they live (25%), where they work (22%) and how they travel (17%).
Impact:
71% of the respondents tend to
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