Aging is a physiological process that is inherent in all living organisms. The aging of the human body occurs over many years and is generally characterized by:
- a decrease in reactivity - responses to the impact of the environment;
- gradual loss of compensatory possibilities, consisting in the redistribution of the functions of damaged tissues and organs between intact systems.
Biologists note that in fact, the aging of the body begins with the time when the growth of a person stops. This happens, as a rule, in 25-30 years. The question of how to stop the aging of an organism is significant for both science in general and for every individual.
Causes of Aging of the Human Body
People have sought to identify the causes of aging since ancient times. Currently, there are several theories about the onset of old age. According to scientific views, the main factors that have a negative impact on the human body are:
- severe or prolonged stress;
- negative emotions;
- significant mental and physical stress and, as a consequence, chronic fatigue;
- environmentally unfavorable environment;
- unbalanced nutrition, inclusion in the diet of products with preservatives, chemical additives;
- bad habits (smoking, alcohol, drugs);
- low physical activity.
The most popular theory relates premature aging of the organism to the accumulation of free radicals , which are unstable molecules in which there are few electrons. Free radicals cause a number of diseases, including heart attacks , strokes, cancer, etc.
How to slow down the aging of the body?
Today, there is no possibility to prevent a natural genetic process, but it is quite possible to slow the aging process. Postponement of the period of old age is possible if one follows the following recommendations of physicians and physiologists:
- To lead a healthy lifestyle, to abandon bad habits.
- Stay physically active.
- Balance nutrition, enriching the diet with foods rich in antioxidants (most of them in vegetables, fruits and berries), and vitamin-mineral complexes.
- To consume a lot of clean water.
- It is rational to organize the daily routine, intelligently alternating periods of work and rest.
- It is enough to spend a lot of time in the fresh air.
- Stimulate the mind through reading, intellectual games, etc.
- To manifest social activity through communication with family, colleagues, friends, like-minded people.
- Carry out cosmetic care for the appearance, which is especially important for women. Modern cosmetology, plastic surgery allow you to visually discard more than a dozen years.