Study Reveals The Top Signs You're Getting Old

Getting old

New study reveals the top signs you're getting old which include complaining about your ailments more often or being flattered when someone asks for your ID when visiting the bar has made our list.

researchers say that the average age of 41 is the age that adults typically start exhibiting signs of "getting old," but the saying "you're only as old as you feel" is also true for three in four adults who say that they feel younger than their age.

Dietary changes is the most popular lifestyle change that go along with cutting back on bad habits such as drinking and smoking have also been linked to people feeling younger than they actually are.

From forgetfulness to joint pain, here are the top signs you’re getting old

  1. Forgetting people's names
  2. Losing hair
  3. Feeling stiff
  4. Talking a lot about your joints/ailments
  5. Groaning when you bend down
  6. Severely disliking the music of younger generations
  7. Misplacing your glasses/ bag/ car keys etc
  8. Getting more hairy - ears, eyebrows, nose, face etc.
  9. Avoid lifting heavy things due to back concerns
  10. Saying 'in my day'
  11. Finding it tricky to sit cross-legged on the floor
  12. Choosing clothes and shoes for comfort rather than style
  13. Falling asleep in front of the TV every night
  14. Falling ill more often
  15. Complaining about more things
  16. Needing an afternoon nap
  17. Struggling to use technology
  18. Finding you have no idea what 'young people' are talking about
  19. Complaining about the rubbish on television these days
  20. Spending time comparing illnesses and injuries with friends
  21. Not knowing or remembering the name of any modern bands
  22. You consider going on a 'no children' cruise for a holiday
  23. You start driving very slowly
  24. You struggle to lose weight easily
  25. Buying a smart phone but having no idea how to do anything other than make phone calls on it
  26. Spending more money on face creams / anti-aging products
  27. Falling asleep after one glass of wine
  28. Feeling you have the right to tell people exactly what you are thinking, even if it isn't polite
  29. You like getting asked for ID
  30. Being told off for politically incorrect opinions