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What has been the biggest surprise about getting older? (lemmy.world)

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[-] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 27 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

How much more slowly injuries heal. Get a cut on your hand? That'll take two weeks to heal. Catch a cold and you're down for a solid week. I'm only in my 30's but I feel like a decade ago it would have only taken a few days to recover from a minor injury or illness.

Edit: Thanks for the concern guys. I really do appreciate it. I get checked out fairly regularly. "Two weeks" is probably an exaggeration. I just mean it takes longer than it used to.

[-] NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

I'm only in my 30's

That's a little bit worrisome. It should happen only at maybe 60. Talk to a doc and maybe have your blood tested or something.

[-] RatherBeMTB@sh.itjust.works 6 points 11 months ago

You might have problems with your insulin levels, better check with the doctor.

[-] candyman337@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago

Cuts still heal just fine for me about I'm about to hit 30, maybe you have some nutrient deficiencies?

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