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How Does Aging Affect the Cardio Respiratory System?

By age 70, the maximal aerobic capacity of healthy, sedentary adults has been shown to decline significantly, with this reduction accelerating later in life. Understanding **how does aging affect the cardio respiratory system** is crucial for maintaining a high quality of life and functional independence as we get older.

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What are the age-related changes in the cardiorespiratory system?

By age 75, many people have less than 10% of the pacemaker cells they had as young adults, affecting heart rate and rhythm. This is just one of many significant age-related changes in the cardiorespiratory system, which impact both the heart and lungs as we get older.

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