Getting older is a natural part of life, and it’s not something we can avoid. However, we can do so gracefully. If we take good care of our bodies, and minds, and have an active social life, we can slow down the process, too. But it’s not just getting a few more wrinkles and grey hairs that indicate that we’re aging.
The members of the popular r/AskReddit online community recently opened up about the (not so) subtle signs that they’re getting older. We’ve collected some of their most interesting insights to share with you. Scroll down, and don’t forget to upvote the posts that you relate to the most, Pandas.
Bored Panda reached out to neuroscientist Nicole Avena, Ph.D., who explained the link between diet and aging and what foods to avoid and embrace as we grow older. Dr. Avena is an expert in nutrition, diet, and addiction and the author of the book ‘Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction.’ You’ll find the insights she shared with us as you scroll down.
The members of the popular r/AskReddit online community recently opened up about the (not so) subtle signs that they’re getting older. We’ve collected some of their most interesting insights to share with you. Scroll down, and don’t forget to upvote the posts that you relate to the most, Pandas.
Bored Panda reached out to neuroscientist Nicole Avena, Ph.D., who explained the link between diet and aging and what foods to avoid and embrace as we grow older. Dr. Avena is an expert in nutrition, diet, and addiction and the author of the book ‘Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction.’ You’ll find the insights she shared with us as you scroll down.
#21

When teenagers call you "sir".
89points
#22

You are happy to replace that old crusty sponge in your kitchen.
86points
#23

I'm suddenly interested in bird watching...I'm becoming my grandfather.
85points
#24

Standing up to your boss /dumba**es at work more. Not being rude necessarily, but just growing a backbone.
84points
#25

I’ve been enjoying nature more, I know it sounds stupid but I used to not really care about it, now I just sit there and look at trees.
80points
#26
I’m don’t recognize the stranger staring back at me from the mirror.
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73points
#27
The struggle of putting on my socks in the morning (and most other minor physical “activities”) prior to being up and around for a little while… it’s like I have to “warm up” to be awake.
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68points
#28

Ear hair. Like, fine I’ll clip a few nose hairs. Yeah, I’m getting a little achy and Advil is becoming a daily companion. Ok, I’ve got a few gray hairs, no big deal but wait…WTF is that?? An inch long ear hair? That’s it. Life is over.
60points
#29

I'm shopping for appliances and excited.
60points
#30
Well… I just got my first set of reading glasses today, so… that’s the latest one.
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57points


