Now the two halves of the vertebral body are connected through a disc. This is the normal structure of the vertebrae in the body. However, in Anterolisthesis the upper vertebral body tends to slip forward and lies abnormally as compared to the second vertebral body.
Depression can also have potentially harmful effects on an older adult's health in other ways. Depression can lead to eating habits that result in obesity or, conversely, can cause a significant loss of appetite and diminished energy levels, sometimes resulting in a condition known as geriatric anorexia.
Alcohol Through the Ages. You can't hold your liquor like you did in your 20s. Alcohol affects older adults differently than it does younger adults. As you age, you may need one or more medicines. This and other factors may make you more sensitive to alcohol's effects.