Physical Changes Ageing and Antioxidants Ageing and Human Growth Hormone

PHYSICAL CHANGES

We all change physically as we grow older. Many of our changes are caused by disease, environment, and lifestyle, not the aging process. The good news is those physical changes occurring from these factors can be prevented or slowed by taking action now.

People who live an inactive lifestyle lose muscle mass and flexibility as they age. However, older adults can keep their muscles strong and improve their health by exercising and keeping active on a regular basis. Yoga, tai chi, water exercises, and daily stretching are some activities that improve flexibility. Consult your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program.

Skin changes with age. It grows thinner, takes longer to heal when injured, gets wrinkles, and loses some of its elastic quality. Many changes to the skin that seem to be from aging are actually changes caused by damage from over-exposure to the sun. Wearing a 30 SPF or higher sunscreen now can help prevent skin damage and problems later in life. Use lipstick or other lip protections that have sunscreens, too.

As your body changes, you may need to lower your doses of medications and alcohol intake. As you get older, these substances stay in your system longer. Alcohol has a more rapid effect, as well. Be sure to discuss this with your healthcare provider.

A person's response time, as in driving, slows with age. To some extent, this is normal. However, when people stay both physically and mentally active, reaction time changes at a slower rate.

Taking good care of your health now minimizes some of the unpleasant physical changes that happen as you age.

AGEING AND ANTIOXIDANTS

To learn more about free radical and antioxidants please visit our section
on antioxidants.

Antioxidants

AGEING AND HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE

When we're young, HGH (human growth hormone) is produced in large quantities by the pituitary gland, but after age 25-30, HGH levels diminish up to 80%. Many doctors believe this drop is what causes many problems and diseases associated with aging.

Can taking human growth hormone or stimulating the body to produce more retard or reverse the ageing process?

Human Growth Hormone