What to expect from the process of aging and ways to tackle it
The word aging is scary to some and existential to others. Some fear the gray hair and wrinkles, while others cannot comprehend the idea of being unable to do what they could when they’re young. But there’s no reason to be worried or afraid because aging is a part of life. The only way to approach it is by knowing what to expect from it and how to deal with it. What should you expect from aging? Aging is associated with biological, psychological, physiological, and behavioral aspects that will slowly begin to change over time. Some of these changes are of little to no effect, while others cause increased susceptibility to diseases and disability. So, here are some changes that you should expect: The cardiovascular system Aging causes stiffening of the cardiovascular muscles. Your heart then works harder to pump blood to the rest of the body and increases blood pressure and other such heart-related diseases and disorders. Bones and muscles As you age, your bones begin to shrink both in size and density, making them prone to fracture. Muscles tend to lose their flexibility, which then affects coordination and balance. Digestive system Your large intestine and the rest of the digestive tract undergoes a lot of age-related changes, which leads to constipation.
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