Aging on the Body
Aging and bones, joints and muscles:
Bones tend to shrink in size and density which weakens them and makes them more susceptible to fracture.
The body frame becomes shorter.
Muscles generally lose strength and flexibility.
Stability decreases.
Aging on the Nervous System:
Memory might naturally become less efficient with age.
It might take longer to learn new things or remember familiar words or names.
Functional skills such as accuracy, speed, coordination and balance decrease.
Aging and the cardiovascular system:
Heart rate becomes slightly slower, and the heart might become bigger.
Blood vessels and arteries also become stiffer, causing the heart to work harder to pump blood through them.
High blood pressure (hypertension) and other cardiovascular problems are common.
Endurance decreases.