Aging Heart and Lungs [035]

Join Caroline for Part 4 of our “What Is Aging?” series covering the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. We discuss common age related changes to the heart, blood vessels, and lungs with age. We also talk about the role of exercise in improving these systems with age. Courses: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally Modern Aging: Physiological Processes and Societal Responses Related Episodes: Ep 32 Aging Bones and Joints Ep 33 Aging Muscles Ep 34 Aging Nervous System Ep 16 Exercise for Your Heart and Brain Ep 14 High Blood Pressure: Why Should I Care? Further Reading: ● Paneni, F., Diaz Cañestro, C., Libby, P., Lüscher, T. F., & Camici, G. G. (2017). The Aging Cardiovascular System: Understanding It at the Cellular and Clinical Levels. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 69(15), 1952–1967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2017.01.064 ● Lalley P. M. (2013). The aging respiratory system--pulmonary structure, function and neural control. Respiratory physiology & neurobiology, 187(3), 199–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2013.03.012 Work with me https://carolinemorris.com