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Understanding Aging: Biology and Impact

Gerontology is the study of aging from biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. It examines the changes that occur in cells and tissues as the body ages, including limits on cell reproduction and causes of cell death. Gerontology also considers how lifestyle, physical activity, and environmental factors impact longevity. Additionally, it analyzes the psychological and social effects of the aging process.

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Understanding Aging: Biology and Impact

Gerontology is the study of aging from biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. It examines the changes that occur in cells and tissues as the body ages, including limits on cell reproduction and causes of cell death. Gerontology also considers how lifestyle, physical activity, and environmental factors impact longevity. Additionally, it analyzes the psychological and social effects of the aging process.

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gerontology

 The study of the biology, psychology and s
ociology of ageing. Gerontology is concerne
d with the changes that occur in the cells, ti
ssues and organs of the body with age, with 
the natural limits of cell reproduction, the ca
uses of natural cell death, the effects of life 
style and physical activity on longevity and t
he psychological and sociological effects of 
ageing. gerontology
 The study of the biology, psychology and sociol
ogy of ageing. Gerontology is concerned with th
e changes that occur in the cells, tissues and or
gans of the body with age, with the natural limit
s of cell reproduction, the causes of natural cell 
death, the effects of life style and physical activi
ty on longevity and the psychological and sociol
ogical effects of ageing.

Understanding the Dynamics of the Aging Process


Aging is associated with changes in dynamic biological,
physiological, environmental, psychological, behavioral, and
social processes. Some age-related changes are benign, such
as graying hair. Others result in declines in function of the
senses and activities of daily life and increased susceptibility to
and frequency of disease, frailty, or disability. In fact, advancing
age is the major risk factor for a number of chronic diseases in
humans.
Studies from the basic biology of aging using laboratory animals
— and now extended to human populations — have led to the
emergence of theories to explain aging. While there is no single
“key” to explain aging, these studies have demonstrated that
the rate of aging can be slowed, suggesting that targeting aging
will coincidentally slow the appearance and/or reduce the
burden of numerous diseases and increase healthspan (the
portion of life spent in good health).

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