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By age 30, many human bodily functions begin a gradual and continuous decline. A typical example of usual aging is the development of presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness, which affects most people as they reach middle age.
Over 2 billion people will be over 60 by 2050, making normal aging a major global health challenge. So, what is another name for normal aging, and how can we understand this natural process versus disease states? The answer lies in understanding expected physiological decline and its distinction from pathology.
According to the National Institute on Aging, subtle cognitive changes like slower thinking and increased forgetfulness are a normal part of aging. A common example of usual aging is the gradual loss of bone density, which is a near-universal experience for older adults. Unlike disease-related decline, these changes are expected and occur in most people who live long enough.
