Ageing

Ageing can be defined as the progressive deterioration in the structure and function of the cells, tissues, organ and organ systems of the organism with advancing age. Ageing in humans refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. Some dimensions of ageing grow and expand over time, while others decline. Reaction time, for example, may slow with age, while knowledge of world events and wisdom may expand. Research shows that even late in life, potential exists for physical, mental, and social growth and development. Ageing is an important part of all human societies reflecting the biological changes that occur, but also reflecting cultural and societal conventions. Roughly 100,000 people worldwide die each day of age-related causes.


Symptoms of Ageing

Basically, there are physical changes occur in the cells inside human body and are manifested outside body. The accumulation of aging took many years. Some noticeable physical signs of human aging are:-

• the graying of hair
• a diminished hearing or seeing human ability
• the appearance of wrinkles and uneven skin tone on face and hands.

There are also stages of aging inside human body that are not seen by human eyes. But they make you aware that there is aging indeed, by the symptoms and signs your human body exhibits.
Human aging involves decline in the cellular level and inflammation. According to most scientists, aging is caused by the interplay of many factors such as a somatic mutation in your genes and cellular retirement. Yes, your cells also retire.
How does aging become one of the leading causes of cancer disease? As you already know, the disease develops in and attacks your cells. And because you are only human, you grow older and the following changes which are not visible happen:

• your ability to respond to stress decreases
• your immune system weakens
• your cells become unhealthy and sick.

What causes cellular aging? It is due to the damage you may have subjected your human body to over the years. Cellular damage may be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle which includes unhealthy eating habits, being overweight or obese and lack of physical activity.
The effects of these poor lifestyle habits add up as you grow old. And since you got a human body, your risk for getting such a life-threatening disease also increases.


How To Combat Ageing

Studies had shown that ways to against ageing. Somehow, the study isn't likely to result in helping people live longer; To these scientists, finding ways to help older people live more healthfully, not necessarily longer, is the more realistic goal.

"You can't prevent the aging process itself," "You can do things to not accelerate it."

There’s a few ways which able to combat ageing:-

1. Drink a lot of water
The benefits of drinking water cannot be understated. It is used by the body to flush out toxins and other waste products. Water also is one of the best tools for weight loss, besides assisting in clearing your skin.
Drinking a good amount of water could lower your risks of a heart attack. A six-year study published in the May 1, 2002 American Journal of Epidemiology found that those who drink more than 5 glasses of water a day were 41% less likely to die from a heart attack during the study period than those who drank less than two glasses.
The important question to bear in mind is how much water should one consume? The amount would be different for different people, depending on factors such as the body weight, physical activity, health of the person, etc. However, you should avoid drinking water only when you are thirsty, instead you should make a routine – drink a glass of water first thing in the morning, another glass with each meal, one between meals and before, during and after a workout. Thus you should ensure that you do not feel thirsty.

2. Have an anti-oxidant rich diet
It is a well-known fact that the aging process is directly influenced by the food you eat. Hence you should consume a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, squash, berries, apricots, and pink grapefruit, as they are rich in anti-oxidizing agents. The anti-oxidizing agents or antioxidants as they are commonly referred to, protect the cells of our bodies from the damage caused by free radicals. This in effect means they slow down the aging process of the body and thus help you live a long, healthy life.
Also you must ensure that you get sufficient doses of Vitamin C & Vitamin E as these two are important anti-oxidants. The common sources of Vitamin C are citrus fruits such as oranges and lime, green peppers, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries and tomatoes. Whereas nuts & seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oil and liver oil contain Vitamin E.

3. Ensure that you exercise regularly
Exercise will not only help you lose weight and stay in shape, but it also helps in slowing down the aging process. If you exercise regularly, a number of ailments associated with aging can be reduced. These include insomnia, back and joint pain, flexibility, stress related disorders, weight-gain, etc. Also exercise has the added advantage of making you feel more energetic, preventing the incidence of high blood pressure, increasing blood flow to your skin, reducing stress and increasing your metabolism rate.
Another aspect of exercise – especially during the aging process – is that it helps you be more independent and increases your self-esteem, thus reducing the phobias/fears normally associated with aging.

4. Reduce stress
You would be familiar with stress and its harmful effects on the human body. However, you must remember that not all stress is bad! To a certain extent, stress is needed by the body to perform its day-to-day functions.
The problem arises when the stress level increases and the body is affected by its harmful effects. Hence in order to minimize the damage done to the body by excess stress, it is necessary to keep it in check. There are many ways by which this can be done such as deep breathing, listening to soothing music, meditation, yoga, etc.
Another way to alleviate stress is to learn the art of time management in your daily life. This will help you allocate some time for yourself on a daily basis, which can be used for practicing meditation or any other technique to reduce stress.

5. Sufficient sleep
The lack of sufficient sleeps not only makes you age faster but also makes you look older.
When you do not get enough sleep, you feel tired and find it difficult to concentrate. Also you tend to be irritable and grumpy; as a result you may not be able to perform your tasks efficiently. The best way to avoid all the problems caused by lack of sufficient sleep would be to ensure that you get a good night’s rest.
The main problem is how many hours of sleep does an individual require? This figure differs from person-to-person and generally reduces as one grows older. A good way to check if you are receiving adequate sleep is to see if you feel refreshed when you wake up in the morning and you do not feel sleepy during the day. If not, chances are you are not getting sufficient sleep. In such a scenario, it is essential to sleep for some more time and see if the drowsiness reduces.