Aging Untold: Why your metabolism changes as you age

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, learn how metabolism changes with age and what may help support it. Then, we share gentle ways to tell loved ones when time may be short, set boundaries and care for yourself. Plus, a group of mall walkers is turning ’90s nostalgia into a fun way to stay active and build community. Why your metabolism changes as you age — and what you can do now Your metabolism is like the body’s “power plant” and every organ has its own, according to the Aging Untold experts. “If you deplete that power in an organ that needs a lot, you’re going to start to see symptoms sooner,” Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said. That is why changes in the eyes and ears show up in older people. As people age, they gain fat and lose muscle. Muscle plays a role in how the body uses glucose, which provides energy, Rogers said. Read the full article here. How to talk about the end of life without feeling pressure to be strong Some people who are dying get a