Causes of aging
This cellular byproduct can oxidize and damage cells, contributing to aging.
What is ROS (reactive oxygen species)
Eating this kind of food can help reduce ROS damage
What are antioxidant-rich foods (like blueberries or dark chocolate)
This type of decline refers to reduced memory and mental sharpness with age
What is cognitive decline
With age, people gain more of this through life experience
What is wisdom
This natural process causes muscles and joints to wear out
What is wear and tear
When cells permanently stop dividing due to damage, this occurs
What is cellular senescence
This daily habit helps reduce physical stress and prevent muscle deterioration
What is stretching or resting after workouts
This 2023 drug was developed to slow Alzheimer’s disease progression
What is Lecanemab
Older adults often feel less of this emotional strain
What is stress
Older adults face a higher risk of this broad category of health conditions.
What are diseases
Too much of this physical activity without rest can lead to muscle deterioration
Exercise without stretching/rehab
Not doing this type of activity can make everyday tasks harder as you age
What is exercising and dieting
This newly discovered form of dementia affects the frontal lobe
What is LATE
As we age, we get better at understanding this about others
What are emotions or empathy
This mental change makes it harder to recall information
What is memory loss
This common environmental exposure can age the skin and increase cancer risk.
What is sun exposure
This personal hygiene-related change improves with aging due to shrinking sweat glands
What is reduced body odor or sweating
This wearable device was shown to cut cognitive decline risk in older adults by 50%
What is a hearing aid
Shrinking sweat glands with age result in this personal hygiene benefit
What is less sweating or body odor
As people age, this defense system becomes weaker
What is the immune system
These DNA changes accumulate over time and disrupt normal cell function, even without altering the genetic code
This sense becomes less accurate with age due to a loss of receptors
What is the sense of taste
This degenerative disease is characterized by memory loss and confusion in older adults
What is Alzheimer’s disease
People often report feeling more of this general emotional state as they age
What is happiness
A decrease in taste buds affects this sensory ability
What is taste differentiation