1. Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

2. Aging – A progressive decline in the maximum functional level of individual cells, whole organs, and entire organisms. 2 Main Groups of Aging Theories – 1. Natural and programmed into the body. 2. Result of damage that is accumulated over time. Theories of Aging Theories of Aging – look at each of the 7 theories. Theories of Aging Signs of Aging: Wrinkles, baldness, and gray hair; sensory deficits such as farsightedness and hearing loss; neurological changes, hormonal changes, etc. Video about one of the aging theories: Video about one of the aging theories: Telomere ShorteningTelomere Shortening What’s a Telomeres? What’s a Telomeres? What shortens these? What shortens these? What lifestyle changes can help with aging? What lifestyle changes can help with aging?

3. Harvard U study – which factors correlated best with healthy aging. #1 – not smoking Others: - emotional maturity; positive attitude toward problems (stress) - stable marriage or partnership - strong social contacts - not abusing alcohol - regular exercise - good nutrition - maintaining a healthy-range BMI - education

4. How Does Environmental Issues Affect Wellness Overconsumption of Natural Resources: Americans consume far more per person than citizens of other countries; ex. 25% of oil consumption. Americans consume far more per person than citizens of other countries; ex. 25% of oil consumption. Pollution and Climate Change: Air and water pollution. Hydrocarbons contribute to global warming (increasing of Earth’s temp) Hydrocarbons contribute to global warming (increasing of Earth’s temp) Half of the world’s population faces chronic shortages of clean water. Half of the world’s population faces chronic shortages of clean water. What is in our trash? See Figure 4 (pg. 340) What is in our trash? See Figure 4 (pg. 340) What happens to our trash? See Figure 4 (pg. 340) What happens to our trash? See Figure 4 (pg. 340) Recycling – What can be done to prevent our negative impact on the Earth. Barnesville Recycle Center Barnesville Recycle Center