Why everything hurts when you turn 30

15/05/2024 12 min
Why everything hurts when you turn 30

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It's an age-old adage that youth is wasted on the young – you don't know what you’ve got until it's gone.The aches and pains that start to linger longer as you approach your 30s can feel like a rite of passage.Norman and Tegan explore why this happens, and whether it's inevitable.Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!References:Does your body really start falling apart in your 30s? - ABC HealthAge changes in pain perception: A systematic-review and meta-analysis of age effects on pain and tolerance thresholdsDeclining muscle mass is part of aging, but that does not mean you are helpless to stop it