The body regulates temperature less effectively
This less well-known but important change is that after age 70, the body becomes less adept at detecting cold or heat. As a result, the risk of dehydration or heatstroke increases in summer, even without feeling thirsty or uncomfortable. The solution? Stay hydrated, even if you don’t feel like it, and pay attention to indirect signs such as sudden fatigue or headaches.
Sleep is changing
Sleeping poorly, waking up several times during the night, feeling tired despite long hours in bed… These signs are common after age 70. Deep sleep decreases, which impacts memory, mood, and physical recovery. To remedy this: maintain a regular sleep schedule, expose yourself to natural light every morning, and avoid screens in the evening. Simple rituals that help the body get back on track.
These years between 70 and 75 are not an end — they are an invitation to take care of oneself with even more gentleness and intelligence.
