Aging: Tips for aging gracefully

Aging is a developmental process that begins at birth. While we are all fated to age, how we do so, will depend a great deal on a combination of genetics and environment. While the genes we come into the world which are not something we can control as yet, we can influence our environment to a large degree to help temper some of our genetic heritage. Aging becomes more apparent as an individual approaches mid-life.

It is at that point that outward signs and inward changes start to impact how we see ourselves, and how the world sees us.

Around middle-age certain physical characteristics associated with aging begin to show up. For example, an individual may gain weight. Skin may lose some of its plasticity and moisture, and wrinkles may begin to appear. Our senses; smell, taste, touch, eye sight and hearing may also become blunted by time.

In addition, there are changes on the inside as well. Organs and tissues are beginning to loose some of their function and resiliency. Time has taken its toll, arteries are often partially obstructed, eye sight is no longer as acute, perhaps there are loses to hearing as well. The brain is also undergoing changes. Cognitive functioning may have slowed. Our memory diminished somewhat. The good news is that proper nutrition, exercise and reducing stressors may slow down the progression of the aging process.

The environment to a large degree is influenced by our behaviors. For example, we can control the types and quantities of foods we consume. These choices can impact aging tremendously. While diets that are laden with unhealthy fats and sugars may leave us vulnerable to the passage of time, diets rich in vegetables, lean protein and fiber will help repair damage due to everyday exposure to toxins in the environment.

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