This chapter was pretty chalk full of biological reasons for aging, which made it a little harder for me to grasp. I liked that they compared the oxidation in the body to that of metals (causing patina etc) and the browning of steak. It made it a little more tangible, and easier for me to understand. I thought it was very interesting that oxygen (what we need to live) aids in our death. So ironic.
I've never thought of oxygen and glucose in this way, and it was eye opening to all of the components that contribute to aging and death.
Overall, I found the chapter interesting, but I'm hoping that some overview in class tomorrow will help me understand it a bit more.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Why We Age
This is a tough question, and it's one that the reading couldn't even answer. I'm not sure that I can either. The reading was able to say that death played into the survival of the fittest theory, but it didn't give a logical reason for the deterioration of the body. I think that aging occurs because of a deterioration of the body and the body's systems. This still doesn't answer what purpose aging has, though.
I did have a thought though. Maybe age and the term "old" is all relative. I remember when I was 10 and 12 and thought that 20 year olds were soooo old. Well, now I'm 21, and I think I'm young, but I look at older generations and consider them "old." And I'm sure when I'm 50 and 60 I'll still feel young, but those who are 70 or 80 will be old. I guess my point is that age and what is old is always changing. It's never concrete.
Just a thought...
Here's an interesting link about a girl who was featured on a TLC show. She is a 16 year old who is the size of a two year old. She looks about two as well, it's as if she hasn't aged...
Doctor's think she might hold the key to immortality, and they want to research her DNA makeup to see what gene(s) might be causing her lack of physical maturity.
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=7880954&page=2
I did have a thought though. Maybe age and the term "old" is all relative. I remember when I was 10 and 12 and thought that 20 year olds were soooo old. Well, now I'm 21, and I think I'm young, but I look at older generations and consider them "old." And I'm sure when I'm 50 and 60 I'll still feel young, but those who are 70 or 80 will be old. I guess my point is that age and what is old is always changing. It's never concrete.
Just a thought...
Here's an interesting link about a girl who was featured on a TLC show. She is a 16 year old who is the size of a two year old. She looks about two as well, it's as if she hasn't aged...
Doctor's think she might hold the key to immortality, and they want to research her DNA makeup to see what gene(s) might be causing her lack of physical maturity.
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=7880954&page=2
Monday, January 17, 2011
Hey
Hi, I'm Heidi. I am a junior working to complete a BFA in Graphic Design. I would love to merge graphic design and healthcare and make healthcare materials not only easier to look at, but easier to understand.
I hope to learn about health development and aging in this seminar so that I can learn to live a healthy lifestyle!
I think that healthy aging is a variety of things. I think that it involves physical fitness and health as well as mental sharpness and capacity. I believe that diet is a part of healthy aging, as is allowing time to relax and indulge (in a piece of chocolate). I also don't think that the definition of healthy aging is the same for everyone.
I hope to learn about health development and aging in this seminar so that I can learn to live a healthy lifestyle!
I think that healthy aging is a variety of things. I think that it involves physical fitness and health as well as mental sharpness and capacity. I believe that diet is a part of healthy aging, as is allowing time to relax and indulge (in a piece of chocolate). I also don't think that the definition of healthy aging is the same for everyone.
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