Over 60? Don’t Ignore This Symptom

Persistent fatigue after age 60 isn’t simply ‍a sign of getting older.⁤ Many seniors experience a draining tiredness often dismissed as a normal part of aging,but⁤ it can indicate a deeper health issue. Sleep disturbances, nutritional deficiencies, medication side effects, and ⁢social isolation can all weaken overall health and increase health risks if left ‍unaddressed.

As people age, sleep patterns‍ change, especially the crucial deep sleep phases essential for brain function. “The brain has a glymphatic system that handles cerebral drainage, activating every 20 seconds during deep sleep,” explains Pr. Eric Boulanger, professor of ​medicine and biology of aging, in journal des Femmes. ⁢”This system clears out various molecules, including proteins that accumulate in diseases like ‍AlzheimerS. As ‌we age, deep sleep phases become less frequent and shorter, reducing this cleansing process.”