Research show how our body goes through a number of changes as we grow old. Our muscles strength and elasticity decrease in old age. Our weak muscles can have grave effect on our lives. It may result in stressful daily chores and simple tasks like walking, taking a shower, climbing stairs etc.,that turns out to be difficult.
People who have reached 90 or more just cannot do much about the ageing process. Indeed it may sound very disturbing for them but they have to learn to cope up with it. Moreover when you have crossed 90 it is an accomplishment in itself and so be prepared to accept this stage of life.
Old Age And Expectations
Results of aging studies show that our body disintegrates in the long run. Metabolism rate become sluggish as we age. That is the reason why losing weight becomes a problem in old age. People who had been remaining slim and trim during their youth also tend to put weight.
Luckily there is still scope to improve our metabolism rate while ageing. Studies show that our body reacts to exercise and physical activities, even in old age. So exercise boosts up your spirit and metabolism rate if done regularly. And it is said there is no replacement for exercises as it not only improves metabolic rate it also tones your muscles while aging.
Bones lose their density as we grow old, research says. Old people have very soft and brittle bones than the young people. This process of losing bone mass starts from the age of thirty. The activity is so slow that we hardly notice the degeneration within us. To prevent degeneration in the bones and control osteoporosis, regular exercise and calcium intake is a must. This calcium is available in plenty in our milk intake.
Experts say that calcium helps us to strength our bones and also controls osteoporosis.
It is also important to note that calcium intake in other forms also helps us. People leading active lives can prevent to great extent stiffness in our body. The more we are active the more we are mobile and flexible. People who are inactive face problems regarding flexibility of bones and muscles, as they age. Exercise is the keyword for old age as it keeps our body healthy and strong. Simple exercises like swimming and walking are best to keep ageing at bay.