As we age, it becomes more difficult to recover from injuries or lack of sleep, which scientists attribute to a decline in “biological resilience,” meaning the body’s ability to adapt to health challenges.

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This resilience starts to decrease with age, driven by various factors such as life stress, work, and hormonal changes, particularly during menopause.

Research shows that aging is not a linear process but occurs in sudden stages. A study from Stanford University identified two major waves of biological changes in the body: the first at age 44 and the second at age 60. Although this study was limited, many doctors observe similar changes in their middle-aged patients.

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At this stage, people may experience health issues such as increased cholesterol and blood pressure, even when maintaining the same dietary habits and healthy lifestyle. Dr. Benjamin Maysik notes that patients often wonder why these sudden changes occur in their bodies.

Age-related changes also include muscle loss, with the body losing between 3% and 8% of muscle mass per decade after the age of 30, increasing the risk of falls and injuries.

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These changes contribute to a greater feeling of fatigue, as reported by Christina Goldbint, who experienced a series of health issues after turning 40. She described this phase as a “breakdown.”

As the body ages, its resilience decreases, and recovery becomes more difficult, requiring attention to the health changes that occur in midlife.