Ageing Process And Body Age Test

Are you among ageing population? Know the ageing process and its problems.Take the ageing test like skin elasticity test, reaction time test, eye visual accommodation test.

The aging process depends on genetic and environmental factors and very from person to person. Several changes in individual cells and organs of our body occur gradually as we age.

Although the genetic factors are more important in speeding up the ageing, many environmental conditions have a substantial effect. A healthy lifestyle is an important factor in healthy aging and longevity.

Problems of Ageing Population

As we age, most of the body's organs perform less efficiently. Our vision and hearing power deteriorate, muscle strength weakens, immune system weakens, skin and blood vessels become less flexible, and there is an overall decline in body performance.

The following cellular and bodily changes are associated with the process of ageing. These create many problems.

1. The rate at which cells multiply tends to slow down as we age.
2. Certain cells important for our immune system decrease with age.
3. Ageing interferes with apoptosis, which programs cells to die at appropriate times.

4. Heart
   Heart muscle becomes less efficient.
   Blood vessels become less elastic.
   Fatty deposits may form on the walls of arteries.
   As a result of this, the arteries become stiffer, needing heart to work harder, leading to high blood pressure.

5. Brain and nervous system
   The number of neurons in brain decreases.
   Memory becomes less efficient.
   Reflexes become slower.
   Coordination decreases.

6. Bones and joints
   Bones shrink in size, their density reduces and become more susceptible to fracture.
   Muscles, tendons and joints lose flexibility and strength.

7. Digestive system
   Digestion may slow down.
   Constipation.

8. Kidneys, bladder and urinary tract
   Kidneys become less efficient.
   Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence).

9. Eyes
   One of the most common changes in aging is visual changes, whether you have noticed that just now you need contact lenses or glasses, or you may feel tired quicker than before. The internet has made it easy to order contact lenses at VisionDirect.com or other online retailers.
   Aging is a natural process, but we sure can delay some of the signs of aging and hopefully be able to age healthy.
   Eyes produce less tears, retinas thin and lenses gradually become less clear.
   Cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

10. Teeth
    Dry mouth - mouth feels drier and your gums have pulled back.
    Teeth may become more brittle.
    Oral cancer is more common among aged people.

11. Ears
    Hearing loss. Sounds and noise can damage the hair cells of inner ears.
    The walls of auditory canals thin. Eardrums thicken.

12. Aging Skin
    Skin thins and becomes less elastic and more fragile.
    Skin drier and more wrinkles.
    Age spots.
    Skin cancer possibility.

13. Sleep
    Disturbed sleep
    Waking up several times each night.

14. Weight & metabolism
    Metabolism generally slows down.
    Calories not utilized efficiently and stored as fat.
    Weight gain as level of activity may decrease.

15. Sexuality
    Sexual performance may change.
    Women: vagina walls become less elastic, vaginal dryness.
    Men: may become impotent.

16. Hair
    Grey hair
    Thin hair
    Hair loss

17. Nails
    Nails growth reduces to half.

18. Loss in height as we age. The reasons for height loss include the changes in posture, increased curvature of the hips and knees, joint changes in the feet, compression of the discs between the vertebrae (the spine bones), etc.
19. The body fat increases with ageing.

Aging is an accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs. The maximum lifespan of a human is about 120 years. Anti-aging care is required for aging population. There are several aging problems of aging population.

The aging population may have a week memory, impaired reaction time, poor eye accommodation, skin problems, etc. Supplements of vitamins and minerals have shown to reduce the risk of age-related disease. Anti-aging supplements are available in the market. For aging skin care refer to antiaging skin care treatment.

Are You Young? Are You Biologically Aging? Take the following tests suggested by Dr. Roy Walford in his book,The 120-Year Diet: How to Double Your Vital Years.
Remember, these tests only give a rough idea.

The above test will show you whether you are biologically ageing.