A 47-year study reveals the age when your body starts losing strength
A 47-year study has uncovered a surprising turning point in physical aging: fitness and strength begin declining around age 35, even among people who…
According to ScienceDaily, a 47-year study has uncovered a surprising turning point in physical aging: fitness and strength begin declining around age 35, even among people who exercise regularly.
Researchers found that this decline accelerates as people get older, but starting to exercise in adulthood can still improve physical performance.
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