Aging is more gradual in men compared to women.
Aging affects all human beings, men and women. Some signs are common to both genders while others are specific. These signs also depend on various factors: “We can talk about tobacco which damages the skin from the outside” cite for example the Dr Yanis Nasri, general practitioner and emergency physician. People who are overweight or obese also tend to suffer from certain signs of aging more quickly. The same goes for stressed people. “Someone who sleeps poorly, who is less neurologically stimulated, even in everyday life, will more easily and quickly contract symptoms that can be associated with aging.”
“In men, the signs are often a little more insidious than in women, continues Dr Nasri. In women, we can see the appearance of much clearer signs of aging with the onset of menopause, for example. In humans, the apparent physical changes are usually first noticed.” We will have:
- loss of muscle mass,
- skin that loses tone,
- wrinkles that appear,
- a decrease in physical strength,
- loss of hair that turns gray
This aging is often perceived as “more progressive” in men because it is linked to less sudden hormonal changes than in women with menopause. “We identify with age a progressive loss of testosterone which will lead to a drop in libido or erectile dysfunction for example, but also with consequences on the psyche, with changes in mood”, continues the doctor.
Prevention remains the best weapon to protect against aging. “It will not prevent aging but it will certainly prevent the occurrence of various diseases”confirms Dr Nasri. “It is important to talk early about the different routines to put in place to ensure that things do not degenerate from the age of 50-60.” Having a healthy lifestyle with a varied and balanced diet and regular sports practice are among the basic elements of prevention. “We know that with age, we tend to like and tolerate protein intake less well, whether animal or plant-based. We must be vigilant, because this can lead to a loss of muscle mass.” Finally, be careful about taking food supplements (vitamins, trace elements, micronutrients) to reduce aging without medical advice. “No studies on any specific over-the-counter product specifically confirm an impact on overall aging.”