Page 10 - The Book of Lost Energy
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The Book of Lost Energy
Kidneys
The kidneys start to decline in terms of size and function. This means that they are
not as efficient in clearing the body from wastes as quickly as they used to be.
Moreover, age-related incontinence also develops in advance age. If you experience
problems with your kidneys and urinary tract, make sure that you talk to your
doctor about it.
Sexual Function
Both men and women produce lower levels of hormones that drive their sexual
responses by the time they reach 50s. For instance, women stop ovulating and
experience symptoms of menopause such as lower estrogen production. Men, on
the other hand, produce less sperm thus affecting their libido.
Immune System
The immune system is also affected by advanced age. The immune system’s ability
to destroy foreign bodies such as virus, bacteria and other pathogens decrease. The
slowdown of the immune system function is the reason why cancer occurs more
commonly among older people and simple infections like pneumonia can lead to
dangerous consequences.
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