Category: Aging
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Biological Theory of Aging
Response to the Statement of the Patient As a matter of fact, not all the diseases are genetic. The mother and the father of the patient could have had the tendency to diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis; however, due to a number of factors, namely healthy lifestyle or environment could live…
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Decline With Aging in the Production and Surviveability of Spermatozoa
Introduction The male reproductive system is composed of the penis, scrotum and the testicles which make the external structure of the system. The main function of the male reproductive system is to synthesize, maintain and transfer reproductive cells known as the sperm within the semen fluid to the female equivalent (Crowley, 2009). The system is…
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Aging as an Important Biological Problem
Aging is an important biological problem for in-depth study, the stimulation of which is accompanied by the human desire to solve an eternal existential crisis. Aging, in general, is an integral part of any living system, but research into the mechanisms and algorithms that determine age and contribute to this process is of great importance…
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Relation Between Public Health and Aging
Introduction The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a significant public health challenge, especially among the elderly, who are at the greatest. The number of older adults in the United States has been proved to be increasing, and by 2050, one in every five people in the United States will be over sixty-five, and…
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Lifelong Disability, Chronic Illnesses, Comorbid Conditions and Aging
Individuals maturing with deep-rooted incapacities need to confront the very maturing issues as those that emerge for everyone. A lifelong disability is characterized as a condition or capacity decided to be essentially disabled compared with the typical norm (Saxon et al., 2015). The term is utilized to allude to individual working, including actual disability, real…
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Sociology of Aging in Todays Society
Aging is the process through which an organism matures and grows old. It is characterized by progressive biological and psychosocial impairment of normal functions, as a result of internal and external influences. This paper shall explore a personal reflection of what aging entails. In our societies, it is an acknowledged fact that we must undergo…
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Aging Changes, Positive and Negative Attitudes
Discussion Aging is an inevitable process that happens to all beings. It has enormous influences on an organism and its ability to operate appropriately. The majority of the representatives of general public consider that their quality of life will worsen with the course of time and develop negative attitudes towards their future. For instance, more…
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Lewy Body Disease in Aging Patients With Dementia
When entering the stage of aging, people become increasingly prone to the development of health issues. The alterations in the functioning of affected organs lead to the deterioration not only of physical functions but also of mental ones (Kurasz et al., 2020). Therefore, dementia becomes a tangible threat to aging people. Furthermore, the deterioration of…
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Aging Process and Its Key Factors
Commentary and Analysis Since aging is a highly complex process that occurs under the influence of many factors, it is essential to explore multiple dimensions to understand its subtleties. Bengston and Settersten (2016), in part VI of their Handbook of Theories of Aging, highlight the importance of advancing aging theories through an interdisciplinary approach. This…
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Practices of Older Adults: The Role of Diet in Healthy Aging
Table of Contents Introduction Aging and Related Factors Conclusion References Introduction Aging is an issue that has attracted the interest of various researchers in the past, who have defined it differently. Da Costa et al. (2016) described aging as breaking down a self-organized system, causing a reduced ability to adjust to the environment. Lemoine (2020)…