1. One particular organ system that I consider to demonstrate the most significant age-related changes in the human body would be the Sensory System. The sensory system is composed of the five senses: vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, which all declines with age. However, the age that the changes occur and the rate of the sensory organ 's decline varies among people (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 7). With age, these senses become less sharp, thus making it harder to notice details of the external environment. These changes can alter one 's lifestyle causing problems in proficient communication, inability to enjoy day-to-day activities, and also it can affect the way one is engaged with other people.
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Exercise not only decreases weight, but it also lowers cholesterol, strengthens the heart, improves mobility, enhances respiratory function, and increases oxygen consumption just to name a few (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapters 5-8). Changes to have a healthy diet is especially important to promote optimal health. By increasing cholesterol intake, and in return fueling your body with adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables is beneficial to all the organ systems. Also, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption will decrease risk factors such as heart disease or liver disease. (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 6). Although used as a coping method and is used for enjoyment, smoking is harmful to the body. It destroys many aspects to the organ systems, such as constricting blood vessels, increasing blood pressure, promoting atherosclerosis, causing blood clots and smoking can also lead to heart failure and lung cancer (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 6). Lastly, stress can adhere to health issues as well. It is important to relieve stress in order to promote optimal aging. Although stress is natural, eliminating some stress can decrease weight, reduce angina attacks, reduce irritability and anxiety, reduce chances of stomach ulcers, reduce muscle pain, and it can also reduce the time it takes to recover form an illness or injury (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter
There are age-related changes …show more content…
Exercise not only decreases weight, but it also lowers cholesterol, strengthens the heart, improves mobility, enhances respiratory function, and increases oxygen consumption just to name a few (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapters 5-8). Changes to have a healthy diet is especially important to promote optimal health. By increasing cholesterol intake, and in return fueling your body with adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables is beneficial to all the organ systems. Also, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption will decrease risk factors such as heart disease or liver disease. (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 6). Although used as a coping method and is used for enjoyment, smoking is harmful to the body. It destroys many aspects to the organ systems, such as constricting blood vessels, increasing blood pressure, promoting atherosclerosis, causing blood clots and smoking can also lead to heart failure and lung cancer (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 6). Lastly, stress can adhere to health issues as well. It is important to relieve stress in order to promote optimal aging. Although stress is natural, eliminating some stress can decrease weight, reduce angina attacks, reduce irritability and anxiety, reduce chances of stomach ulcers, reduce muscle pain, and it can also reduce the time it takes to recover form an illness or injury (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter