Last week, we discussed three of the hallmarks. Pictured above are all of the hallmarks of aging. Today, I will discuss some additional hallmarks; Loss of Proteostasis As our cells age, environmental stresses add up and the cells are unable to maintain the appropriate amount of protein balance. As these proteins are unbalanced, this affectsContinue reading “More on the Hallmarks of Aging…”
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Thank you for being my friend!!
This past week, my wife had one of her friends visiting. Seeing the impact that this friendship has on my wife made me think about how friendship impacts our physical and mental health. Well, in my research, friends have a significant role in promoting overall health. Benefits of friendship Friendship can help with the following:Continue reading “Thank you for being my friend!!”
Aging and Respect
Aging brings many changes into our lives – physical, emotional, and spiritual. One of the most emotional hurtful experiences is that of being disrespected only because we are older. Just because we are older, we are asked different questions than when we were younger. Questions such as after a procedure, not requiring some type ofContinue reading “Aging and Respect”
Aging and the immune system
Why should I care about the immune system? Because there is a war going on inside your body when you are exposed to any virus, fungi, or bacteria in the environment. The immune system fights to protect your body from harm from outside invaders. Since flu season is upon us, we all need to takeContinue reading “Aging and the immune system”
The Why?
“If you are willing to face what scares you, it will broaden your world”. One of the fears most people have is the throes of aging. We started this life with the bright eyes of youth. We can remember the thrills of seeing God’s handiwork, the beauty, the majesty of the trees, the glow ofContinue reading “The Why?”