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Ought to know the 5 stages of Aging?

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  Ought to know the 5 stages of Aging? In each of these stages he/she finds himself in different situations and experiences different problems. Old age is unavoidable, undesirable and problem ridden phase of life. These problems usually appear after the age of 65 years. These problems may be divided under 5 heads: (i) Physiological (ii) Psychological (iii) Social (iv)   Emotional (v) Financial 1. Physiological Problems: Old age is a period of physical decline where one does begin to slow down physically. Physiological problems include:           Loss of teeth           Wrinkles are formed and the veins show out prominently on the skin.           Aged   people also prone to heart disease and chronic diseases           Malfunctioning of the sense organs           Eyes and ears are greatly affected 2. Psychological Problem...

Can we Predict Heart Disease from the Skin Disorders?

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  Can we Predict Heart Disease from the Skin Disorders? Different types of blood vessels like arteries, capillaries and veins make a network to carry blood from the heart and circulate it through the body. Blue, gray or purple skin is a sign of circulatory related issues. This usually occurs on the extremes like fingers and toes. Cardiovascular disorders and therapies are frequently accompanied with a variety of dermatologic signs. These signs can be used to facilitate a diagnosis of the underlying cardiac disease. Certain cardiac defects are correlated with single skin manifestations, like coarctation of atrioventricular (AV) septal .In some situations, the dermatologic manifestations comprise a component of a full systemic or vascular disorder that also entail defects in the cardiovascular system as another accompanying component . Signs to Predict  Heart Disease from Skin ·          Blue/purple color  or net-like pattern on y...