Getting older does quite a few different things to our bodies. Here are some fascinating ways we change every ten years.
From 20 to 30:
Bones stop growing.
From 20 to 30:
The production of collagen decreases.
From 20 to 30:
Wisdom teeth appear.
From 30 to 40:
Muscle tone worsens.
From 30 to 40:
There’s a decrease in the amount of muscle tissue, which is substituted with fat.
From 30 to 40:
The amount of collagen and elastin in the body decreases.
From 40 to 50:
The number of nerve cells in the body decreases.
From 40 to 50:
Vision worsens.
From 40 to 50:
Bones and joints become more fragile.
From 40 to 50:
There’s more of an accumulation of fat in the body.
From 50 to 60:
Brain cells and others become permanently damaged.
From 50 to 60:
The risk of gastric problems increases.
From 50 to 60:
Memory worsens.
From 60 to 70:
Nerve and taste receptors don’t work as well, making it harder for people to taste and smell.
From 60 to 70:
People’s voices change.
From 60 to 70:
Heart function decreases.
From 70 and older:
There’s a decrease in the volume of the body’s fat.
From 70 and older:
The speed of regeneration slows, meaning all skin damage takes longer to heal.
From 70 and older:
All of the body’s functions slow including breathing and digestion.
From 70 and older:
Short term memory worsens.
H/T Brightside
