Have you observed the apples in your fruit bowl? The organic ones, not the ones pumped full of chemicals!
If they have sat there for a week or two you will notice that they get smaller in size as they begin to lose moisture much as humans do as we get old and wizened.
What about the ones that have been dropped and put back in the bowl. They will look okay for a bit, and then a slight discoloration of the skin will appear, then a dirty great bruise. Rapid deterioration will occur. You might cut out the best bits for a fruit salad, or throw it out for the birds, but it isn’t going to last.
We all know old folk who seem to grow old gracefully, never seem to have had a day’s illness in their lives. Have they had fewer injuries or traumas, or have they just been more able to deal with the problems that came their way?
Then there are others who have suffered devastating hurts, been bashed and bruised. In their case chronic illness seems to be their lot. Is it possible that they might overcome the sickness and go on to enjoy the years ahead?