Aging is the predominant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (1) and contributes to a significantly more severe outcome in patients with acute myocardial infarction (2). This risk is partly attributable to an age-related decline in the ability of vascular cells to resist stress and effectively remodel the arterial wall. Vascular smooth muscle cells are especially important in this regard. Strategies to prevent the premature senescence of vascular smooth muscle cells could be an effective approach for reducing vascular disease. During the past decade dietary supplementation with the plant-derived polyphenol resveratrol (3,5,4´-trihydroxystilbene) has emerged as a promising approach to counteract age-induced pro-atherogenic phenotypic changes in the vasculature. Resveratrol has been shown to exert significant anti-aging action in vertebrates (3). Resveratrol induced gene expression patterns resembled those induced by caloric restriction (CR) and delayed aging-related deterioration (4). Both resveratrol and CR have beneficial effects in various mammalian models of aging and c...
The 'normal' American diet usually contains a lot of high-sugar, high-fat foods that have been associated with the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Just how these processes come about can be explained in the molecular and cellular level by the formation of AGEs.
As we age, we become more prone to a wide array of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease and treating these diseases most definitely helps us live longer but they do not seem to halt the natural aging process that eventually causes our bodies to weaken and wither away. New research suggests that, like several biological processes, the aging process could also be controlled and this could lead us to live much longer lives. However, commoners and bioethicists alike are often concerned about the bioethical issues pertaining to the life extension phenomena. They argue that the quality of life may be compromised in exchange for longevity and this may be due to intervention in the
Aging is an inevitable process where we as living beings grow old. Aging has some benefits and may bring some problems too. There is a great variety of researches done with different purposes which provide us with some information and statistics.
In the past thirty years there have been a significant number of studies done to establish a connection between psychological stress and the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD refers to the negative change towards the normal process of the heart and blood vessel system (What Is Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease)?, online). Psychological stress is defined, but not limited to being a demanding condition in which the normal behavioral conditions are exceeded thus overwhelming the behavioral resources of the organism (Kamarck, 2012). In the world today it has been shown that the impacts of psychological, social, and environmental stressors from daily lives are increasing the physical well being of individuals. Two different types of stressors can attain cardiovascular responses: "acute major life stressors and chronic exposure to continuing stressors" (Dimsdale, 2008). A stressor is any condition which causes stress on an individual. One may be exposed to acute stressors during periods of intense stress that are not regular to one’s lifestyle. Those who are exposed to constant chronic stressors are at an increased risk for hypertension, atherosclerosis, and stroke (Hojt, online). The increased levels of psychological stress present in individuals lives is providing for alarm due to the direct correlation it has with risk for cardiovascular disease.
Another study proposed that CR slowed aging process by increasing resistance to hyperoxidation. As aging progressed in yeast and other animals, the presence of free radicals increased in the cells. Usually, the levels of the...
Ageing is a natural process, which presents a unique challenge for all sections of the society. With gradual improvement in health-care delivery services, people in the UK are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. As a result, the number of people who require care in their old age is increasing dramatically. There are currently three million people over 80, and this number is expected to almost double by 2030. There are also an increasing number of elderly people living on their own, increasing the demand for specific elderly care.
In summary, two of the effective components which can prevent heart disease in edible vegetables have already been found—the lycopene and dietary fiber. They have various edible sources for people’s consumption. While much has already been learned about these two biologically active substances, much remains to be learned. It is also important to understand the possible influence of other biologically active components, as well as people’s daily diet to keep cardiac health according to the research.
Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease occurs when the coronary arteries become partially blocked from, cholesterol and fat, circulating in the blood. This causes a build up inside the walls of the arteries. This only occurs if the levels of fat and cholesterol are extremely high in the blood that there is a greater chance that it will be deposited onto the artery walls. If the arteries become completely blocked, the patient will have a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.
Strain- Strain is the result of cosmopolitan busy lifestyle. Tension stresses the facial muscles and ridges of concern are apparent on your face.
It can be prevented naturally by practicing vegetarianism which refers to those who practice a diet low in meat and fish or may not consume meat products at all. Vegetarianism diet offers an advantage because people who practice or change their lifestyle to no meat consumption have lower body mass index (BMI), and can reverse the effects of atherosclerosis. (reducing, 2010). However, people have to be careful while practicing it because a poorly vegetarian diet can cause anemia, fatigue, decreased zinc, decreased vitamin C. Also it can decrease B12 and this may cause neural tube defects, congenital heart defects, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. It is very important to educate vegetarians to have a vitamin B supplementation to prevent another type of conditions. (reducing, 2010). There is another way to prevent or reverse heart disease by consuming seven heart nutrients which are fiber, fish oil, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K, zinc, and COQ10. Also, there are statin drugs such as Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) that are being prescribe to cholesterol-lowering but there is a concern about their safety and effectiveness. There is an alternative to these types of drugs. The statin alternatives are Niacin (B3) known to be effective in lowering blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and citrus flavones that work blocking the enzymes in the liver
There are a number of benefits to be found from thinking about ageing as a lifelong process and not just one that affects older people. This essay will define some of these benefits whilst backing up this reasoning with reference to the K118 material. It will then explain briefly which experiences I have had personally which have led me to responding to the question in this manner.
There are three essential components to ageing gracefully and successfully; ‘low probability of disease and disability, high cognitive and physical functional capacity and active engagement with life.’ (Edwards, 2011) It is recommended that people aged over 65 require adequate fitness levels so that they can ‘maintain their independence, recover from any illnesses and also prevent disease.’ (Better Health Channel, 2014) This essay investigates how staying active in later life will improve the health and well-being of older people by unpacking the health benefits to physical activity later in life as well as how this activity contributes to improving health and wellness. It is said that healthy ageing should ideally start in childhood and be
Sometimes the best way to learn is through experience. I have not experienced the aging process. My knowledge of the aging process has only come from what I have observed from the older people in my life and things picked up from various media. However, I have never discussed with someone, who has gone through so much of life, the process of aging and how they have managed it. Mr. Blackman taught me plenty about how to live life as it advances. I also have not had much experience working in group composed of people involved in nursing and social work. While I have experienced working in group, particularly working in a restaurant, this was a unique experience and one from which I have learned. Ultimately, this experience, these SAGE visits, helped to teach me about the importance of having a
The article “What is Successful Aging”, thoroughly explained the author’s thoughts on what aging successfully actually means. I think it is extremely vital to try our best to be content with our lives and what we have done at a later age. Integrity versus despair, as we learned in class kept coming to mind while reading the article. It is important that when one reaches this age he or she doesn’t feel like there is more to look back on than to look forward to. I agreed with the author’s views on self-efficacy and different opportunities in aging successfully.
Health and Aging Often we take our health, or the absence of illness, disease, or injury for granted until we become sick. It is then that we recognize the worth of being without ailments. It is then that we appreciate feeling strong, robust and healthy. Being healthy and, being physically and mentally sound, is associated with one's satisfaction with life.