The Wall Street Journal

Feeling suddenly older? Scientists see ageing ‘waves’ at 44 and 60

Feeling suddenly older? Scientists see ageing ‘waves’ at 44 and 60
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The Wall Street Journal
By Alex JaninThe oldest millennials have entered their 40s and are noticing the effects of ageing. It might not be in their heads.A growing body of research says the ageing process may resemble rolling hills more than a slow and steady climb. Age-related changes – slowing metabolism, wrinkling skin – pile up over time but may crescendo at specific points in your life.In a study published in the journal Nature Aging, a team of scientists at Stanford University in California have described “waves” of ageing, where maj...

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