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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    When people say that teenagers feel like they’re invincible, this is what they’re talking about. The reality of life is that all this stuff starts much sooner than you’d expect. Growing up, you think you’re probably fine until you get old but it’s all part of a gradual decline that you have no choice but to get used to.

    Good luck, buddy!

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    My body started falling apart in my 30s. It took a radical diet change to discover I have major issues with gluten. It cleared up so many problems I had. A little while later I discovered I don’t process alcohol well and it had a cumulative effect. Once I cut that out things got much better again.

    I guess what I’m saying is, consider your diet. I used to make fun of gluten free people. I’m not laughing anymore.

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    I was a sedentary teen, so I’m more active and feel much better now. Never look at yourself in decline. The more you work hard to be healthy the less aging will impact you.

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    This is only the beginning lol. I’m in my late 20’s now and felt it starting in my early 20’s. The good thing is, if you are like me, you will adjust to the body pain sometime in your mid 20’s and won’t really notice it much anymore…

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    Yes, sort of.

    My 20s saw my first real back, ankle, and knee injuries/soreness. Also had my first crown done around then. I felt pretty depressed about it.

    I picked up stretching, yoga, and low impact cross training. 20 years later I can honestly say that my back and knees have never been better. I’m a lot more thoughtful about preparation and risks I choose to take.

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    Maybe go to a Dr about your knees, I’m in my 30s my genetics aren’t great. I did go bald in my 20s but besides that Iv never felt better, I do take vitamin and mineral supplements though. I have 2 kids but my body form has never been better

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    Welcome to adulthood, friend. Don’t get any significant injuries from here on out; they will linger and bother you for years.

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    What’s your diet like? Are you eating a variety of leafy green vegetables? If not, add that to your daily food intake. You don’t even really need to change anything else if you don’t want to. But eating a variety of dark leafy greens will help your mitochondria, the powerhouse of your cells. Foods that help your gut are also imports, so sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt etc. fermented foods.

    I add them to pretty much any of my foods, even when I am eating junk. Kimchi on pizza is one of my favorite combinations. It’s really good. I’ll cut up arugula and add it to my nachos. I add dark leafy greens to all my burritos, whatever else.

    With any new diet change, start small and slow. So, if you barely eat dark leafy greens, start with spinach and add a bit of kale or arugula every couple of days. Same with yogurts and kimchi’s and stuff. Eat small amounts to begin with. Your body needs to adjust to the new foods. Eating too much too soon can cause discomfort.

    I’m 37 I feel much better than I did in my 20’s but I have completely transformed my diet from mainstream processed foods to vegetable laden, especially dark leafy greens. I also do stretching exercises 1-3 times a week. Keeps me limber, and its relaxing, vs working out which is tiring. ( I work out too, but it’s the stretching that makes me feel better!)

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      I turned 30. Appendicitis. I turned 31. Broke my ankle in two places. Can’t wait for this years problem.

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    I am 60 and felt fine into my late 30s, and even then the changes happened slowly. Our world has become more toxic, and you are suffering the direct results. Some are luckier than others, but you are correct that things have changed for the worse. Plastic is a likely main contributor but there is a lot more crap in your environment than there was when I was 20. It breaks my heart that it should be so. I hope the future has some remedy.

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      Me too. Felt great all the way to 45, and now I have some minor issues but otherwise great actually.

      If people are feeling bad in their 20s, it’s a sign of how shitty society has become. Or maybe it’s just a total lack of exercise combined with shitty food, candy, sugery drinks and all that crap.

      I’m very surprised people drink sugary drinks all the time like if it was water. It should be seen as candy, and should be had maybe a few times per month, not more.

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    I’m doing all right myself, but I can’t say the same for my girlfriend. Headaches, tummyaches, backaches, or whatever random thing it is today, there’s always something. She’s a few years older than me so I guess I have something to look forward to lol.