Category: Aging

In contemporary medical practice, a number of prevalent diseases in the aging population, such as type-2 diabetes, heart diseases, and obesity, have a genetic origin. Recent scientific advances in the field of genomics raise demand for new health public policies, introducing innovative laboratory testing and treatment methods. This paper briefly assesses the impact that genetics…

What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the natural course of getting old. All living human beings get old after a certain number of years. There are a lot of changes that accompany aging  body, appearance, conduct, health, and approach. Ironically, ageism is associated with various…

Introduction A means of information has been collected by bio gerontologists pertaining to changes that occur during aging at various points of biological organization and development. As these aging matters extend to spread and are viewed normally, pathological modifications are being noticed among species. The table below consists of some of the essential classifications of…

Table of Contents Introduction The Attitude of American Society to Aging Conclusion Reference Introduction Aging is a natural biological process that is inherent in all living beings in the world. It is a development both at the physical and psychological levels, without which a living organism cannot exist. However, ways to slow down or even…

Introduction There are two categories of theories on ageing namely the damage based theory which explains that aging may be caused by low metabolism or inefficient immune system that occurs over a long period of time. The programmed theory suggests that tough environmental factors may lead to aging and death with the main cause of…

While longer life expectancy and more excellent health in later life are among the centurys shining successes in many parts of the world, these changes also pose significant challenges. Trends in longevity impact economic growth, employment, how families run, administrations and societies competence to deliver adequate services for older people, and the prevalence of long-term…

Commentary and Analysis By studying sociological theories of aging, one can discover many important aspects of personality and society, taking into account each persons many years of experience. The process is associated with many determinants which impact health and is studied in empirical research. Although, at first scientific theories were based on the most classical…

Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of Feminism Feminist Authors Objectives Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Feminism as a social movement that arose to achieve equal rights for women with men has affected not only the social sphere but also other areas. In particular, many supporters of feminism expressed their ideas in creativity, and the world literature…

The brain is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body under the influence of time. Age-related changes in the brain are a gradual decrease in mental performance due to violations of the structure of nerve cells, intercellular connections, and a decrease in the volume of gray matter. Changes occur at all levels,…

Table of Contents Theories of Aging Scientific Discoveries Troubling Issues Reference Theories of Aging When theorizing the why and how of aging in relation to biology, I was most struck by Arbuthnott et al.s (2016) discussion on evolutionary theory and aging. The authors main aim was to explain why mortality rate rises with aging. One…