We age when our body’s cells die faster than new ones are formed. Aging inevitably results into damage of the cells of most parts of the body such as: eyes, ears, kidneys, liver, lungs, skins etc. As aging steps in, the following are some of the obvious and observable signs of aging:
• Bulging belly
• Cholesterol-choked arteries
• Brain failure and fatigue
• Weakness and impotence
• Frozen joints or back pain
• Spotted, decrepit skin
• Tumors taking over your body
• Parkinson’s tremors
• Menopausal miseries
• Fading, cloudy vision
• And all other indignities of aging!
It is believed that many of the changes and damage that occur as we age are caused by free radicals. Over time, this damage accumulates and causes body deterioration and ill health. These are well known as signs of aging!
Free radicals
Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. These molecules are very unstable; therefore they look to bond with other molecules, destroying their vigor and vitality. Free radicals have extremely high chemical reactivity, which explains not only their normal biological activities, but how they inflict damage to cells. The chief danger comes from the damage they do when they react with important cellular components such as DNA, or the cell membrane. To prevent free radical damage, the body has a defense system of antioxidants. Free radicals have been linked to such diseases as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s tremors, cancer, premature aging, collagen deterioration, varicose veins, arthritis, asthma, cataracts, retinitis, angina, rheumatism, cataracts, stress, hemorrhoids, heart disease, stroke, senility, impairment of vision due to cataract and glaucoma, brittle bones and bone distortion (usually due to osteoporosis or arthritis), swollen extremities, diseases that shorten life (such as cancer, cardio-vascular diseases and diabetes), kidney and liver disorders, memory loss and so on. Free radicals can be and are often neutralized by antioxidants. Free radicals alter the molecular structure of our body and destroy our cells but we can fight them even in old age. » Read more: Healthy For Life – Tips for Staying Fit As You Age
