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70 Is the New 60: Age Related Declines Slowing in Older People

A study highlights significant improvements in the physical and mental functioning of older adults in England compared to previous generations. Using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging, researchers found that advancements in education, nutrition, sanitation, and medical care have likely contributed to better health outcomes. For instance, a 68-year-old born in 1950 exhibited similar capacities to a 62-year-old born a decade earlier. Parallel trends were observed in China, though with a shorter study period. ….[READ]

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