When it comes to health, age 38 is a turning point for many people. A recent survey of 2,000 British adults found that this age is usually when people start paying more serious attention to their health. This change in mindset is usually triggered by an unexpected health scare.
Interpretation of findings
The study found that the onset of unfamiliar aches and pains, or the arrival of an important birthday, can trigger individuals to start taking better care of themselves. Some people shift their focus to their bodies and fitness when someone close to them dies or their health develops.
In some cases, celebrities have played a role in raising health awareness. Approximately one in 30 people confessed that they were shocked by the serious medical problems faced by celebrities and were inspired to take their own physical health more seriously.
To illustrate this point, following the announcement of a treatment for King Charles’ enlarged prostate, the UK National Health Service’s webpage about the disease received 11 times more traffic than usual, with one person visiting the site every five seconds. equivalent to visiting.
Dr Elizabeth Rogers, Deputy Clinical Director at Bupa Health Clinics in the UK, said:
“Sometimes you need a little wake-up call before you start thinking more seriously about your health, whether it’s getting sick yourself or seeing a loved one or famous person having a problem.”
This study reveals a worrying fact: 11% of adults don’t take their health seriously
About 45% of adults did not pay much attention to their health when they were younger and believed that they were more or less fine. 36% thought they were too young to start worrying about their bodies, while 25% believed nothing bad would happen to them.
Looking back, 84% confessed that they took their health for granted when they were younger. Almost 39% regret not having taken better care of their health by their mid-20s.
On a positive note, 30% said someone else advised them to take better care of their health, which led them to do so.
Most tips came from spouses (39%), parents (33%), and health professionals (30%). So, to improve their health, 45% have decided to get more sleep, 43% have started drinking more water, and 34% are actively trying to reduce stress.
According to research conducted by OnePoll, many people remain dissatisfied with their current physical health (21%) or fitness level (32%).
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Dr. Rogers concluded:
“When it comes to health, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Making small changes to your exercise habits and diet can make a big difference to both your physical and mental health, as well as help prevent future illnesses,” says Dev. “
The study reveals that most people start thinking seriously about their health at age 38, but it’s never too late or too early for anyone to start their journey towards better aging. There is no.