
Effects of Aging
Some of these effects come naturally,
others may be caused by lifestyle choices made throughout our lives. Some are innate and we have done nothing in terms of prevention for those conditions.
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Increased susceptibility to infection, heat stroke or hypothermia
Menopause for women & andropause for men
Decrease in height & bone density
Changes in skin, hair & teeth
Hearing loss, cataracts & vision problems
Chronic disease such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia
Depression and cognitive decline
Reduced sexual function & fertility
Osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Slowed metabolism, back & neck pain
Atherosclerosis, osteoporosis
High blood pressure, cancer, hypertension & Alzheimer’s
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