Why Do We Get Old? The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Videos For Kids | Peekaboo Kidz

Oh wait Kitty! I can't match your speed. I'm too old now. Well, sometimes I wish I was as energetic as when I was baby Binox. But old age gets us all. Everyone gets old. Hey! This is a great topic to explore. What say friends? Have you ever wondered why do we age or get old? I'm sure you did. So in today's episode, let us learn more about this aging issue. And find the answer to the question we all go through. And that is, why do we age or get old? Zoom in! Getting old is an inevitable part of life. And none of us are spared from this natural process of aging. We are born. We become teens. Then adults. And then our bodies age and start showing symptoms like graying and thinning hair. Weakening bones. Diminished brain function. And losing our ability to hear and see effectively. And finally meeting our end. But the critical question is, why does this happen? Why do we age in the first place? Well, aging occurs due to a variety of external and internal factors. Such as environmental stress. Like sunlight and contaminated air. Water and the food we intake which cause changes in the structure. And function of the body's molecules in the cells. These changes contribute to the cell's damage and repair process. And drive their decline, speeding the aging process. But apart from these, we have a biological factor that affects our aging process. And that factor is our cells. The very essence of life. Because as we grow old, the process of cellular regeneration declines with time. Our DNA in our cells is stored as tightly wrapped strands. Which form structures called chromosomes. The end of each chromosome has two protective regions called Telomere. And every time the cell replicates, the Telomere shrinks. And when it becomes too small, cells stop replicating and die. Slowing the body's ability to renew itself. Along with losing our ability to replicate cells. Our immune system becomes less keen over time. And loses the ability to interpret the difference between our cells and enemy cells. And because of all this confusion. Your immune cells may attack your own body in a phenomenon called autoimmunity. Apart from this, other factors affect aging as well. Like a decrease in the number of stem cells that can divide and replenish other cells. Affecting tissue renewal and proper functioning of our organs. There is a lot scientists still don't know about the aging process. But hopefully, as time grows old and technology advances. We might be able to live longer and stay younger for an extended time. Trivia Time! Did you know, Jean-Louis Kailment of France. Holds the world record for oldest person ever lived in the history of humanity. Yes, she passed away at the age of 122 years and 164 days in the year 1997. Also, Kane Tanaka from Fukuoka, Japan. Has been officially confirmed as the oldest person living at 116 years 66 days old. As of in 2019. It's Question Time! Today's question is, at what age did Jean Kailment pass away? Do write your answer in the comment section below. And hit the like and subscribe button if you haven't yet. To be a part of the Peekaboo Kids' Cutesy Beauty Family. And get a chance to get it featured by the end of our videos. So, here are the winners of the previous episode. Hope you enjoyed today's episode. Until next time, it's me Dr. Binocs, zooming out. Never mind. Hey kids, you liked my videos, didn't you? Before you go, don't forget to click on the subscribe button and the bell. So you won't miss out on my latest videos. See you.