... can not breathe as fast, there is less oxygen entering the blood per minute. Less oxygen in the system cuts down the amount of work that can be done. Digestive System. • The intestinal tract may be slower in absorbing food. • A few nutrients may not ... with advanced years as well as a decrease in basal metabolic rate which means fewer calories are required to maintain body weight. • The digestive system is very sensitive to emotional states and the person who is lonely, depressed, or worried may experience an upset stomach. Muscles and Bones. ... inactivity results in further de...

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... we are tired or worn out. Fruit such as pink grapefruit helps decrease depression and makes us feel calmer and more tranquil. Even more, red plants build up our immune system and help to clean out the accumulated toxins in our bodies. The author explains that red fruits and vegetables such as watermelon and tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant ... food like carrots, mangoes, and pumpkins are rich in beta-carotene; an antioxidant vitamin that promotes eye and skin health and repairs damaged DNA. Orange fruits and vegetables also boost digestive organs and help destroy toxic cell...

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... very excited, and walking outside when it is cold or windy. All these things are basically putting stress on the body. Whether it is the increase of demands on the digestive system or the muscles (i.e. exercise, therefore increasing heart rate) they are all categorised as physiological stress. There are many ways in which people can improve their lifestyle in order to prevent ... ...

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... carnivorous humans in various ways. First, medical studies show that a human being's body was not made to be carnivorous (for example; humans have no fangs or claws) and because our digestive system was not made to digest meat, a vegetarian diet is much easier and healthier for our bodies. Patterns of heart disease and colon cancer are much higher for people who eat ... ...

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