The Truth About Inflammation and Ageing: Why "Inflammaging" Deserves Your Attention
Most of us expect a few more aches and pains as we get older. But what if many of those changes aren't simply a part of ageing? What if a hidden process inside the body is quietly influencing how we feel every day? There was a time when I thought feeling stiffer, more tired and slower to recover was simply the price of getting older. It seemed inevitable. After all, that's what many of us have been told. Then I came across the idea of chronic inflammation, sometimes called inflammaging. The name may sound dramatic, but the idea behind it is surprisingly straightforward. As we age, the body's inflammatory response can remain switched on at a low level for years. You might not notice it from one day to the next, but over time, it can affect how well the body functions. The encouraging news is that this isn't something we're powerless against. Many of the habits that support healthy ageing also help reduce unnecessary inflammation. What Is Inflammation? Inflammatio...
