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    • Gerontology and Internal Medicine
    • Physiology of Aging

    Background:

    • Aging is a complex process with numerous physiological changes.
    • Despite changes, functional decline at rest is minimal solely due to aging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize key aging alterations and their functional impacts.
    • To highlight the role of lifestyle and environmental factors in aging variability.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of major aging-related physiological changes.
    • Analysis of functional consequences under normal and stressed conditions.

    Main Results:

    • Aging primarily reduces physiological reserve capacity.
    • Geriatric patients face increased risks from medications and diseases due to reduced reserves.
    • Lifestyle (exercise, diet) and environment significantly impact aging trajectories.

    Conclusions:

    • Aging's functional impact is often masked by reduced reserve capacity.
    • Individual aging experiences are highly variable due to gene-environment interactions.
    • Understanding these factors is crucial for managing geriatric health and disease.