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Discover the impact of aging on our lives, why it matters, and how we can potentially slow the process through methods like calorie restriction and human growth hormone. Explore how aging affects metabolism, pathology, and overall health, and learn tips for staying mentally agile and embracing new experiences. Appreciate the significance of combating aging to maintain a vibrant and healthy lifestyle.
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Can we end aging? Group1
About Aging • What is aging? • The process of becoming older • Why we care about aging? • Aging is an issue which can’t be underestimated • 12% of population in Taiwan is over 65 years old • 25.1% in Japan and 14.1% in the U.S.A • How aging affects our life? • Damage generated from metabolism accumulates then could cause pathology
Why we want to end aging? To keep a healthy life!
Maintenance Damage Metabolism Pathology
Statin drugs • force the body to produce less cholesterol
Other drugs 1. Lower blood pressure 2. Lower circulating blood sugar levels
Keep your mind limber • In addition to the fact that staying mentally active is emotionally rewarding, studies. Never stop learning, even if you feel like you’re “past your prime”.
Keep your mind limber • Start trying to pinpoint the rules that drive you, and write them down • For each, ask: "Does it serve me and enhance my life? • Break your routine -- new experiences can help stimulate fresh states of mind
Human Growth Hormone • essential for normal growth • slows progressively as we age further • Experiment • 6 months • The result seems amazing? • Controversy
Eat Less • Calorie restriction • self-preservation response • experiencing less wear and tear • works for mice and fruit (short life span) • Observing facts • After World Wars I and II • Measuring ,weighing , learning food