ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

AM 50

Sure, I can do that!

Imagine a big playground with lots of different toys and games. There are swings, slides, monkey bars, and even a sandbox. Now, imagine that you are a child who is 5 years old, and you love playing on the swings.

You've been playing on the swings every day for a while now, and you notice that it's getting harder and harder to swing as high as you used to. Maybe you can't pump your legs quite as fast, or maybe you get tired more quickly.

Well, that's kind of what happens when you get older. As you grow up, your body starts to change. Your bones and muscles might get weaker, your energy levels might decrease, and you might find it harder to do things that used to be easy for you.

But don't worry! There are things you can do to help your body stay strong and healthy even as you get older. Just like you might practice swinging on the playground to get better at it, there are ways you can exercise and eat healthy to help your body stay strong.

So, to sum it up: as you get older, your body changes and it might become harder to do some things. But with exercise and healthy eating, you can help your body stay strong and healthy!