System Failure  

     The skeletal system is designed to withstand the pressures and stresses of daily activities, protecting the body's delicate inner organs in the process. If the bones of the human body stopped protecting and withstanding pain and stresses of daily life, then your bones would weaken faster and you would be in pain.

        As people grow older, bone tissue tends to lose more calcium than is replaced. This is especially true for women who have gone through menopause. As you age, bones lose calcium, and without it the bones are weak and cannot withstand pressure and will break more easily.

        An individual can lessen the effects of aging on the skeletal system by following a healthy lifestyle . This includes getting adequate rest, reducing stress, and drinking moderate amounts of good quality drinking water. If you take care of your body, your bones will continue to protect you and will last longer.