AGING PROCESS

WHAT CAUSES AGING?

 As we get older, we become physically less like our peers. That's
because we are the sum of our life experiences. At age six, not too much
has happened to our bodies to make us radically different from our peers.
But by middle and old age, we've had decades to develop and maintain
habits that have an impact on our health, both negatively and positively.
What causes the skin to age?

Leading Cause of Wrinkles: Sun Exposure. A "healthy" tan

is anything but. Tanning is a sign of skin damage,
evidence that the sun's ultraviolet rays have penetrated
and damaged the skin's support structure. Most wrinkles
are caused by sun exposure throughout life -- and it's
never too late to halt the process.
What causes aging and death?

 Cells That Never Die Can Kill You. ... According

to most scientists, aging is caused by the
interplay of many factors, such as reactive
oxygen species, DNA mutations, and cellular
retirement.
How do I stop aging?

1. PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN EVERYDAY.

2. APPLY SELF-TANNER RATHER THAN GET A TAN.
3. IF YOU SMOKE, STOP.
4. AVOID REPETITIVE FACIAL EXPRESSIONS.
5. EAT A HEALTHY, WELL-BALANCED DIET.
6. DRINK LESS ALCOHOL.
7.EXERCISE MOST DAYS OF THE WEEK.
8. CLEANSE YOUR SKIN GENTLY.
9. WASH YOUR FACE TWICE A DAY AND AFTER SWEATING HEAVILY.
10. APPLY A FACIAL MOISTURIZER EVERYDAY.
11. STOP USING SKIN CARE THAT STING OR BURN.
 How does aging  The human body goes through
work? a variety of changes as it gets
older. In general, muscles,
blood vessels and other
tissues lose their elasticity.
The heart becomes less
efficient, bones become
weaker and the metabolism
slows down.
 Physically, a human matures in about
25 years of age.
 Then at an extremely slow pace, the
body begins to deteriorate.
 People who eat balanced meals, get
plenty of physical acitivity, have regular
medical checkups, and maintain a
positive attitude about life are likely to
feel the effects of aging more slowly
than others.
 Skin wrinkles
 Bones change chemical
composition(becoming more brittle)
 Heart muscles becomes less
efficient
 Blood vessels narrow
 Sensory problems begin occuring
(hearing and sight)