Stop guessing: A massive 50-year study finally reveals when our bodies really start to age
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Key Points:
- A 47-year Swedish study from Karolinska Institutet reveals that physical performance peaks before age 35, with decline beginning as early as that age.
- The study tracked several hundred men and women born in 1958, assessing aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, muscle power, and physical performance through athletic tests.
- Adults who increased their physical activity showed a 5-10% improvement in performance, indicating that exercise can slow but not completely stop age-related decline.
- Lead author Maria Westerståhl emphasizes that it is never too late to start moving, and ongoing research aims to understand why peak performance occurs at 35 and how activity influences decline.
- The study will continue as participants turn 68, with researchers seeking
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