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Physiological changes that occur with age do not necessarily cause disability. Aging does not necessarily lead to decreases in heart function, bone density, muscle strength, cognitive ability and memory, sexual desire and activity, physical and social functioning, nor does aging guarantee increases in blood pressure, cholesterol, and the anemia. However, there are some inevitable changes […]
There seems to be a formula for healthy aging suggested by the latest research on centenarians and research comparing people in their 20’s to 40’s to those in their 60’s to 90’s. Some of the predictors of healthy aging are: physical, intellectual, emotional, relational, spiritual and sexual. Maintaining health and well-being in any of these […]
Aging is inevitable While aging is inevitable, it’s not how we look, feel, and deal with it as we age. Aging affects each of us at different rates and in different ways. Even within the same individual, each organ and organ system ages differently, influenced by genetics, environment, lifestyle, attitudes, social networks, spiritual connections, and […]
As we get older, we are more likely to eventually experience emotional upsets, losses, and changes. Many of us go from full-time busy workers or full-time parents to part-time workers, empty nesters and grandparents to full-time retirees, with or without a life partner, adequate financial resources, secure housing, or a network of close family and […]
Stem cells are the stem cells of the human body. They are the basic cells that make up every organ and tissue in our body. One aspect of adult stem cells that makes them so promising is that, under the right guidance, they have the ability to stimulate, revitalize, and repair tissues and muscles. S/cells […]
how do we age How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?…shoulder bag Paige – Chronological age Chronological age measures the number of years, hours, minutes and seconds that we are alive. If this is our only criterion for healthy aging, we will feel older and older every year that […]
In infancy and childhood, we can fairly accurately predict physical growth and development at different ages and stages. But with increasing age there is no uniform timetable. Chronological age isn’t necessarily a good indicator of how someone will look, feel, or function in the world. Studies of Werner syndrome, a premature aging disease, can provide […]