In my early 20s, I got tinnitus even though in the rare occasion I’m around loud noises I wear hearing protection.

In my mid-late 20s, my vision got worse after never needing glasses and my knees starting creaking with occasional pain. I now need some more involved dental work even though I brush and floss regularly.

I’ve lived a predominantly outdoor, active lifestyle the last several years, so I should be quite well off health-wise, but it still feels like I’m aging faster than I should be. wtf?

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    2 years ago

    I think what it comes down to is just genetics. I live a moderately unhealthy lifestyle and yet have no back pain, have good eyesight, and maintain a reasonable weight.

    Did your parents also go through the same “early” downward spiral, by chance?

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        2 years ago

        Well… hopefully in 30 years cancer will be a thing of the past! Glass half full we’re getting to the point where we can cure a lot of cancers, and it’s only going to get easier

        As for your pain now… I’m not sure you can do much to mitigate these issues you’re having. Maybe just make sure you’re getting enough vitamins and calories that you need throughout the day. And most importantly make sure you get lots of sleep, it’s crazy how important sleep is to us