Böcker av Oliver Fincher

Aging refers to the process of growing older. It primarily applies to humans, fungi and certain other animals. Contrarily, there are certain simple animals, bacteria and perennial plants that are virtually immortal. It is a biological process. Usually, it is linked to the dynamic changes in the physiological, behavioral, biological, social, environmental and psychological processes. There are numerous symptoms of aging, which develop and start to show up with time. These symptoms include wrinkles, hair graying, high frailty, decline in female fertility, muscle loss, hearing loss, increased likelihood of osteoarthritis and menopause in females. There are various diseases associated with aging such as cataract, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, type-2 diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis. The occurrence of these diseases develops exponentially with age. This book unravels the recent studies on aging and the diseases associated with it. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Aging refers to the physiological changes that are endured by an organism, which results in the deterioration of biological functions and the capability to adjust with the metabolic stress. It is a progression, which takes place during the life span of a living organism. Cells and organs, or the whole organism undergoes aging with the passage of time. Diseases related with age are basically difficulties that arise with senescence and they differ from the process of aging. Age related diseases include cancer, cardiovascular disease, cataracts, hypertension, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, and type-2 diabetes. The frequency of such diseases tends to increase with age. This book aims to understand the clinical perspectives of aging. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various mechanisms and interventions of aging and aging-related diseases. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in the field of aging and geriatric medicine.