The energy powerhouse cells in muscles get damaged with age. That damage accumulates over time and, on top of that, the body's ability to repair that damage also dwindles with aging.

瓦那嘎特说，就像是连挨了两拳，变老以后，肌肉里的能量单元不断损耗，随着时间的推移，这种伤害不断积累；除此以外，身体对于损害的修复能力也因老化而缩小。

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Author Tim Maltin said the authorities spent time assessing the damage instead of sending out a signal asking for help from nearby ships.

作者蒂姆·马尔蒂说当时船方花大量的时间评估船体的损伤而没有发送求救信号请求附近船舰进行救援。

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Downing large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time does more damage to the heart and liver than spreading the same amount over several days.

短时间内大量的饮酒对心脏及肝脏都不好，而且这种方式喝酒相较于每天喝等量的来说，伤害更大。

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