Health Tip: Common Immune System Problems as You Age -- The
inevitable changes brought on by aging include graying hair,
wrinkling skin and weakening senses. Even your immune system
isn't spared. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this
list of immune system problems that tend to occur more often as
people age: - Greater risk of developing infections. - Reduced
ability of the body to fight disease. - Wounds and injuries take
longer to heal. - Cancer risk increases. - Autoimmune disorder
risk increases. Posted: September 2009