Biological Aging Research Paper

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Karam Ejaz Dr. Minnich SOC 245 Aging Aging is unavoidable. Although the average life expectancy has increased drastically in recent years, we have yet to discover the unseen fountain of youth. As such, our body steadily succumbs to the aging process. This procedure is so dominant that it inundates every aspect of life, from changes in appearance and limited physical mobility to cognitive impairments that may rob us of our very essence. These age-related changes are ensuing of both pathological and normal aging processes. Although age related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's can be traced to pathological aberrations, "normal" aging surely contributes to the downward sequence of these disorders as…show more content…
Although the aging process itself is unavoidable, aging does not always generate decline and impairments in function. Gains and losses are both part of the aging process, so that aging can take many different paths.. However, most individuals experience these changes without significant deleterious effects in their everyday lives, illustrating a key factor related to successful aging: aging varies across individuals. Even though some general conclusions about the effects of biological aging can be made, individuals can play an active role in shaping the course and eventual outcome of these changes to reduce decline, maintain stability, and achieve growth, at any…show more content…
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