ageing

aging, ageing

1. the process of growing older. It includes a reduction in strength, endurance, speed of reaction, agility, basal metabolism, sexual activity and hearing acuity. The bones are more brittle, the skin drier and less elastic and the teeth are shed.

2. assessing the age of an animal.

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aging of fetuses

based largely on crown-rump length plus hair follicles and other external features.

aging by teeth

often the most convenient means of assessing an animal patient's age; errors occur because of the effect of nutrition and varying rates of dental attrition.

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Patient discussion about ageing.

Q. At what age can alcoholism begin? My son is 13. He drinks too much. every day he drinks, sometimes more than one time each day. can it be alcoholism already, so young? what can I do to stop this?

A. alcoholism can start at any age,get the whole family involved,start talking to him about the effects of alcohol,and how it effects the people around him as well,in order for him toquit he has too want to quit,thats the first step,get the other parents involved that your son hangs around with also,you will probably have to try a lot of ways for it to hit him,(i.e) cut off allowance,ground him from going out,drop off and pick up from school, etc.you have my prayers just don"t give in.or give up.

Q. Anyone out there my age? (76) with problems with terrible rashes, maybe a type of psoriasis? I have high blood pressure that my doctor cannot seem to control with meds. I have swollen ankles, achilles tendon problems, arthritis, high cholesterol, and a rash that won't quit. Deep red, itchy, painful, and unbearable. My dermatologist is not at all helpful. Can't tell me what it is or how to treat it. Meds he prescribed only made it worse. Anyone out there with this same type of problem?

A. First of all, start right now to drink 2 - 2.5 liters water a day. Read for that about Dr. med. F. "Batman" Batmanghelidj:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=batmanghelidj&x=0&y=0
In the same time you have to read this and your doctor too.
http://www.pulsarsystems.ch/Diabetes.pdf
If your doctor don't believe what is written in this handout - change your doctor, because he is not open-minded like you are! Learn how you can find a good doctor on my question-blog:
http://www.imedix.com/health_community/q103072_How_can_I_know_that_my_doctor_is_good
You are an open-minded man, else you would not be here and ask such an important question.
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Q. I am 48 years old and worried about getting old. Do you know the ways to keep fit at this age and above? I am 48 years old and I have developed the symptoms such as decrease in energy and vigor, Poor sleep, decreased memory, behavioral changes etc., I am worried about getting old. Are you feeling the same and what kind of elderly person do you think you will be? I mean for example, I'll be in my back garden guarding my tulips when waving my cane at anyone who gets close! Do you know the ways to keep fit at this age and above?

A. NutriShield Vitamin supplements
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