Aging Is Not a Gradual Process, but Accelerates at 2 Main Stages

Research involving long-term tracking of biomarkers highlights the importance of addressing molecular shifts in our 40s and 60s.
Aging Is Not a Gradual Process, but Accelerates at 2 Main Stages
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Aging has traditionally been viewed as synonymous with a steady decline in health, but recent research unveils a more complex picture.

In fact, aging is not gradual, but rather surges at key stages of life, particularly during our 40s and 60s, due to dramatic shifts in our molecules and in the microorganisms that we host, according to researchers at Stanford Medicine who published a new study in Nature Aging.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.
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