Aging Changes of the Cells, Respiratory, and Cardiovascular System

Cells

The tiny building blocks of your body that decrease in number as you age, leading to less muscle and bone, more fat, and less water.

Breathing system

Comprises the lungs and nose, which become stiffer and less efficient with age, leading to a higher risk of lung infections.

Dehydration

A condition that becomes easier to experience as the amount of water in the body decreases with aging.

Heart and blood vessels

The cardiovascular system that undergoes changes such as stiffer valves and narrower blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart-related issues.

Left ventricle

The part of the heart that increases in size as you age, contributing to changes in heart function.

Aorta

The main tube carrying blood from the heart that gets wider and longer with aging.

Pacemaker cells

Natural cells in the heart responsible for maintaining a steady heartbeat, which can become irregular with age.

Baroreceptors

Special sensors that help regulate blood pressure and become slower with age, increasing the risk of dizziness when standing up quickly.

Health risks of aging

Increased likelihood of conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure associated with the natural aging process.

Staying active

A crucial practice that can help mitigate the effects of aging on the body's cells, lungs, and heart.