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10 Ways Aging Affects Body Tissues
Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MDYoungoldman / Getty Images Aging results in a loss of muscle mass, joint stiffness, decreased bone density, and loss of skin elasticity.As you grow older, body tissue undergoes changes in structure and function that contribute to the overall aging process. These changes occur due to genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors, affecting everyone differently.Jump to Key Takeaways.1. Muscle AtrophyAtr…
Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body. It is present in the skin, bones, muscles, tendons and cartilages, playing a key role in providing strength and elasticity to these tissues, resists wear and stretch.With the passage of time, the body naturally reduces collagen production and the body begins to reflect subtle signs of aging: loss of firmness, wrinkles and a less elastic skin.This progressive wear highlights the …
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