Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

4 min

Do you lose cartilage in your nose as you age?

According to a study published in the *Journal of the American Medical Association*, advancing age is correlated with reductions in nasal cartilage proteoglycan content and growth. This and other factors influence the structural integrity of the nose, addressing the complex question of whether you lose cartilage in your nose as you age.

Read Healthy Aging
5 min

Why do our noses look bigger as we age? Exploring the science of nasal changes

Over time, many people notice that their nose appears to change shape or size, often looking bigger or longer than it once did. This phenomenon sparks the question, "Why do our noses look bigger as we age?" The answer is rooted in the natural, complex process of aging and its effects on the face's bone, cartilage, and skin.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Can your nose become crooked with age? Exploring age-related nasal changes

While it may seem like an urban myth, your nose can become crooked with age due to natural physiological changes. As the body's collagen production slows down, the cartilage and skin lose strength, impacting the nose's shape and symmetry over time. This phenomenon, though subtle for some, is a natural part of the aging process.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Why do noses get bulbous with age? The biological and genetic reasons

While the bones of the face stop growing in our teens, some tissues of the nose, including cartilage and skin, continue to change throughout life. This biological process is the primary reason why noses get bulbous with age, and understanding it requires looking at the complex interplay of these elements.

Read Healthy Aging