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Young children often cannot wait until they get older because of the freedoms that seemingly come with being more mature. On the flip side, adults often wish they were young again. Time waits for no person, and with aging comes many changes, many of which manifest physically. The following are some components of healthy aging that go beyond graying hair and wrinkling skin. Bones, joints and muscles According to the Mayo Clinic, with age bones may become thinner and more fragile. Joints will lose their flexibility, while muscles lose mass and strength, endurance and flexibility. These changes may be accompanied by a loss of stability that can result in balance issues or falls. It's common for the body frame to shrink, and a person may lose a few inches from his or her height. A doctor may suggest a bone-density test or supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to keep bones as strong as possible. Physical activity that includes strength training can help keep muscles strong and flexible. Body fat As muscle mass di- minishes, body fat can increase. The Merck Manual indicates that, by age 75, the percentage of body fat typically doubles compared with what it was during young adult- hood. The distribution of fat also changes, which can adjust the shape of the torso. Heart Organs in the body also age, and cells begin to die off, making those organs work less efficiently. The heart is one such organ that changes with age. It pumps more than 2.5 million beats during one's lifetime. As a person gets older, blood vessels lose their elasticity, and the heart has to work harder to circulate blood through- out the body, reports Johnson Memorial Health. Exercise can help keep the heart as strong as possible. Urinary tract and kid- neys The kidneys become smaller as a person ages, which means they may not be able to filter urine as effectively. Urinary incontinence may occur due to hormonal changes or because of an enlarged prostate. Furthermore, the bladder may become less elastic, leading to an urge to urinate more frequent- ly. Memory and thinking Older adults experience changes to the brain as they age. Minor effects on memory or thinking skills are common and not usually cause for worry. Staying mentally active by reading, playing word games and engaging in hobbies can help. Follow- ing a routine and making lists (as multi-tasking may become challenging) are some additional ways to address memory issues. These are just some of the changes that can come with aging. Generally speaking, exercising, us- ing the brain and adhering to a balanced, healthy diet can help keep the body functioning well into one's golden years. By Metro Create Interesting facts about Alzheimer's Of the roughly 55 million people around the world living with dementia, 60 to 70 percent are estimat- ed to have Alzheimer's disease, reports the Mayo Clinic. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder marked first by mild mem- ory loss that can worsen and lead to problems with communication and an inability to perform the activities of daily life. The condition is named for Dr. Alois Alzheimer. In 1906, Alzheimer noticed chang- es in the postmortem brain tissue of a woman who had died of unusual mental illness, which included symptoms of language problems, mem- ory loss and unpredict- able behavior. Her brain showed many abnormal clumps and tangled bun- dles of fibers. According to the National Institute on Aging, doctors now know those clumps are amyloid plaques and the tangles are hallmarks of the disease. The National Institutes of Health says Alzhei- mer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common dementia among older adults. While most people are familiar with Alz- heimer's, there is much more anyone can learn. The following are some interesting facts about Alzheimer's. · The most common symptoms of Alzheimer's involve a gradual decline in memory, reasoning, language, coordination, mood, and behavior. · The Cleveland Clin- ic says the buildup of plaques and tangles from an overabundance of amyloid and tau protein production block the com- munication between nerve cells and cause brain cells to die, thus contributing to Alzheimer's. Nerve cell death starts in the hippocampus, the area of the brain that controls memory. Doctors are not entirely sure what causes this protein build-up. · Many times family members are the first to recognize a friend or loved one forgetting new- ly learned information, especially recent events, places and names. · Issues with thinking and reasoning may include not wearing the right clothes for the weather or not knowing to use oven mitts when taking hot items out of the oven. · Changes in the brain can begin years before initial symptoms appear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's. Researchers believe that genetics may play a role, but a genetic predisposition to Alzhei- mer's does not make it an inevitability. · A healthy lifestyle, which includes adequate physical activity, a nutri- tious diet, limited alcohol consumption, and not smoking, may help people avoid Alzheimer's. · Alzheimer's can rob a person of his or her personality. As the disease becomes more severe, mood swings, anger, de- pression, and anxiety may occur. This is combined with the patient forgetting who family members are and potentially lashing out or being disinterested in visitors. · There is no cure for Alzheimer's, but doctors use medical management to improve quality of life for patients and their care- givers. Treatments may help maintain brain health and manage behavioral symptoms. Alzheimer's disease was first diagnosed at the start of the 20th century. Now, 117 years later, it remains a major health issue af- fecting millions of people worldwide. By Metro Create