It happens to most of us, but people gray at different ages. Older adults may experience a decrease in endurance and become fatigued more easily. Taking more frequent rest periods and pacing oneself may help. Also, regular exercise can delay or prevent loss of strength and endurance by strengthening and toning muscles. Older adults experience changes in bone strength and mass.
Bones become more porous and more susceptible to breaking.
This is more serious in women, with about one in four women over 60 developing osteoporosis, or a thinning of the bones. Diet and exercise can help prevent the thinning and breaking of bones. Diets should be high in calcium, which is found in such foods as milk, cheese, and yogurt. Vitamin D is also important, as the body uses it to absorb calcium. Regular exercise helps strengthen the bones, and using mild weights helps reduce bone loss.