Your path to healthy aging

Age spots are typically harmless dark spots on the skin that develop with age and don't require medical attention. It is possible to remove them with skin products or a laser procedure for aesthetic reasons. Among other reasons, why age spots are affected by genetics is due to the fact that age spots tend to be more common among fair-skinned people.

Facial Wrinkles is an aging trait caused by facial expressions, genetic factors, and environmental factors such as sun damage, smoking, and dehydration. As we age, our skin get drier and less elastic, which leads to the formation of fine skin lines or deep furrows. This trait indicates the amount of facial wrinkles you tend to grow as you age.

An analysis on differential memory performance in older populations, measured by verbal memory test scores, was used to identify the genetic markers associated with age-related memory abilities. Two genetic markers were identified -- this means the degree of age-related decline in memory is stronger for those that have the relevant genetic variants.

Cognitive functions encompass reasoning, memory, attention, and language. It leads directly to the attainment of information and, thus, knowledge. Besides interindividual differences resulting from genetic variation, formal education trains cognitive skills, so cognitive function is in large part a function of the quality and length of formal education received. This trait only informs on the genetic tendency for cognitive function and does not indicate your actual cognitive ability.