-loss of synaptic density increases, gain decreases

-behavioral choices effect brain Eg: Alcoholism

(Brain differences cause predisposition?)

-more active brain in older people than younger and have better proformance

-older=greater attention span

gradual loss in reproductive capacity, ED

Women's loss in reproductive capacity?

Btwn 40-60yrs, (50yr avg) is complete ceasing of menstration.

-pre-menopausal (irregular)

-peri-menopausal (hot flashes, Forman's mom)

-post-menopausal (drop in estrogen, . stops)

rates decline due to change in health and reproductive ability.

-loss of bone calcium which results in bones breaking easier and heling slower

-starts as early as 30yrs.

-men as well as women but linked to estrogen levels.

-prevented by calcium intake durin EA

presbyopia

"old eyes" thickening of lense, difficulty ajusting focus w/ muscles

Cardiovascular disease: problems w/ arteries. Result in heart attack, stroke, is not a part of "normal" aging.

Result from poor habits in EA. (poor eating, lack of exercise, etc.)

-2nd leading cause of death in MA.

-women are more prone

-diet plays major role

-some rates specificially linked to viruses: HPV, Hepatitus, etc.

Women oulive men, but are more suceptable to disease.

Men do not live as long as women but are healthier while they are alive.

-more common in EA, more detectable

-2/3 diagnosed in EA cont into MA

-more likely due to more properly situated finances. One can afford to be an alcoholic and is of drinking age.

- can INDULGE in addictions.

-bad habits from EA kick in...