Life expectancy in the U.S. is 78.4. Therefore, middle age is 39.2. So Middle Age is approx 40 to about 50-60 where old begins. Results may vary-If you live in the south, teeth, which are an indicator of age start to fall out at 17 or 18 and middle age is 25 or your 4th child, whichever comes first.
Joint swelling may be accompanied by other symptoms, including stiffness, pain, redness, warmth, and apparent loss of range of motion of the joint. Depending upon the exact cause, swollen joints may occur singly, or multiple joints in the body may be involved at one time.
Swelling is caused by fluid buildup in the tissues. Gravity pulls the fluids to your feet and ankles, causing them to swell. Swelling can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels. Some other causes of swelling are: 1  Eating a poor diet high in salt and carbohydrates. 2  Taking birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills. 3  Pregnancy.