Experts from the Arthritis Research Campaign say the gnarled finger of osteoarthritis wilt poke one in five of us by 65.

Prevention

Go swimming: it strengthens joints and reduces cartilage wear. If in doubt, always see the physic.

Men put up with partially torn ligaments. But festering injuries can lead to old-age pain.

Lower back pain affects 70% of men over the age of 55. Build core strength now to ensure you’re in the lucky 30% who don’t suffer.

Prevention

Your piriformis muscle controls hip rotation and is the most common cause of sciatica. Keep it loose with regular stretches: lie on your back with bent knees, Lift your right ankle over your left knee and pull into your chest.

Presbycusis (old-age deafness) happens when your sensitive inner-ear hairs stop sending messages to your brain.

Prevention

A diet high in antioxidants can have a protective effect on long term hearing. So eat seedy fruit like pomegranate. Better for your ears than seedy nightclubs.