SEC-S16 / W6 | "The Science of Aging👩"

Hello everyone, it's Fatima here! I'm excited to dive into this new fascinating topic of the contest in the @hive-168025 community, which is The Science of Aging. As someone who's been engaging with others and writing here for some time, I've come across many interesting ideas and discussions. However, I haven't found the promising results I hoped for yet. Nevertheless, I'm enthusiastic about another interesting contest and hope to be the runner-up this time!

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Growing older and aging over time is a process that has attracted the attention of scientists and researchers because it is a natural thing that we all undertake and can do nothing about. It is multifactorial and is a culmination of genetic probably and lifestyle choices like eating habits, physical activity and exposure to the environment. In this article we will go on a journey of discoveries of mysterious aging where we will explore the beauty of how the human body develops and to find ways to make a lag between getting older and aging gracefully.

When one gets old, his/her body is able to experience such changes in the cellular, molecular, and organ systems. These turnings and twists are linked in complex ways to both environments and genetics. Cells aging's including the one called senescence that point at which the cells stop to reproducing and stay in the arresting cell cycle state is one of the most important aging's processes. Cells senesce because of their capacity for self-protection against the intracellular damage and are a characteristic of a cellular aging.

Similarly, aging is associated with multisystemic dysfunctions as different organ systems can't function in perfect mode. To illustrate, one of the many paths through which the cardiovascular system is damaged is an increase of cardiovascular aging, which may lead to blockages and hardening of arteries. Besides that, we should not forget about the muscular-skeletal system which will also be afflicted by the smaller muscles and weaker bones. In addition, the capability of the immune system will be functioning properly, so the individual is in risk of infections and other types of diseases.

Despite all these challenges, there are still effective strategies that older adult ageing can be good and their lives to be healthy. One important key-in to your health is having a healthy lifestyle that encapsulates regular exercise, healthy food intake, and enough sleep. When you have these, your health automatically gets better, this leads to you having a brighter perspective in life. Besides, activity of a mental kind and performance of social functions will protect cognitive potential and psycho-emotional balance.

👩 What is the medical process behind aging and from which age it actually starts?

Aging that is a multiple parameter process is influenced by environmental, hereditary and life style factors that affect negatively on the entire body functioning. Besides the stance of the precise mechanism, some major pathways, which are admitted play a role in aging, are supposed to exist.

With growing age, the cells that we have undergo alterations that make them prone to state and it is call senescence. Senescent cells lose proliferative abilities and can build colonies in the tissues which, in turn, lead to tissue inflammation and damage.
Gradually, our DNA have the capacity to damage from sources including UV radiation, chemicals and oxidative stress. This process may accumulate and make a person older as well as contribute to degenerative or age-related disorders.

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The chromosomes ends have caps, those are telomeres, protecting the cells of which the number shortens after each division. Due to gradual elongation, cells can become senescent or die, and will thus appear older.
Mitochondria are not just workhorses of a cell, but its energy powerhouse, producing energy. Human aging involves a deterioration in mitochondrial function hence a reduced energy production and enhanced oxidative action.
According to a "inflammaging" concept, chronic low-grade inflammation contributes to the origin of aging and various diseases. Tissue damage can occur and later on it can also lead to the development of some diseases such as vascular disease, diabetes or Alzheimer's.

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👩 Are you afraid of becoming older and if yes then what are the challenges of aging that are making you afraid from getting older?

I would not like to appear afraid of growing old, but the challenges that are involved sometimes worry me. Another factor of the aging process which I find rather troubling is that aging results in many physical good health issues and low energy levels. I am looking to keep up the active and independent self I currently am. Therefore, the thought of becoming physically unstable is a shameful thing that I would much rather not dwell on.
A vaguely stated sentence needs more detail and explanation. That is why I am also concerned with mental health and cognitive function decline as we age. Memory loss and eventually cognitive decline are quite well-known amongst the elderly people, and the possibility of mental sharpness loss is also very scaring for me.
Along with the issue of aging, I some time feel lonely and separated, which is another challenge that I face. When we grow older, friends circle simply vanishes as if our acquaintances are spared on purpose and the keeping of connections of any kind is too hard. The mood of unease arises because I tend to be a close-knit person and feeling lonely is uncomfortable.

Generally, although I have some worries about the aging process, I try to view life and every age as the great blessing and cherish them as they come. So, here we go! Everything is within what is supposed to be the journey, right?

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👩 Write any three nutritional items that can preventing aging?

Certainly! Here are three more nutritional items that can help prevent aging:Aging is undoubtedly linked to numerous health problems; however, there are three more nutritional items that can help to prevent this:
Here are three more nutritional items that can help prevent aging:Let’s take a look at three more nutrients needed for preventing aging:

Whole Grains: Whole rice, quinoa, oats, and whole wheat breads are called whole grain foods which hold not just fiber only but also vitamins and minerals. They can remedy the problem of enhanced digestion, decrease the chances of chronic health problems, and keep cholesterol levels such as the one that is good for aging persons right.

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Green Tea: Catechins belongs to the antioxidant class, containing in green tea. The study presented that catechins perform their golden role in the process of beauty. Nevertheless, making green tea constant in drinking could act as an agent that shield the skin against the sun rays, besides decreasing the risk of heart diseases and improves the brain function.

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Probiotics: The probiotics that are commonly called the friendly bacteria are known to be useful to the intestines. The one with the balanced population of microbes in the gut will enjoy better health in terms of the body and will have reduced risks of some age-related diseases such as osteoporosis and cognitive decline. Among these common are fermented products such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi which have their probiotic strains.

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👩 Write any three exercises that can makes you looking young even in older age?

The level of activity is an important point here, therefore staying active ensures a healthy and good-looking old age. undefined

Yoga: Besides developing a certain level of flexibility and strength, yoga also helps with quieting the mind and achieving overall serenity. The soft swaying and reaching in yoga can be a good physical exercise that helps to correct ones' posture and make you look even younger.

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Cardiovascular Exercise: The representative of cardiovascular exercises like a fast walk, run or cycling helps your heart health, circulation and a weight management. Overall, it helps you rejuvenate your skin by increasing blood to it, and you could get that youthful glow.

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Strength Training: Doing such exercises as lifting weights or resistance bands helps individuals build muscle mass and strength. This is helpful in fight age-specific mass wasting and keep you fit and toned.

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