Have you noticed that people today often look much younger than people of the same age did decades ago? It’s not just an internet meme. Research suggests that we really are changing the way we’re aging.
You may have heard of “The Brimley Line,” where people contrast the late actor Wilford Brimley’s … mature appearance at the age of 50 with how people today often remain youthful-looking well into middle age.
The Brimley Line may have started as an internet meme, but it reflects a real trend: In recent decades, a series of scientific advancements have led to longer lifespans, better health, and, yes, even slower aging.
A 2018 study found that the “biological age” for Americans over 60 declined by about four years between 1988 and 2010.
Another study found that the proportion of seniors with mobility issues fell by about 14% between 2008 and 2017, while those struggling with daily activities declined by over 20%.
And that’s on top of the massive medical breakthroughs that have made everything from heart attacks to pneumonia less lethal.
Changes in lifestyle have also made a difference. Today, fewer people work jobs with grueling physical labor, fewer people smoke, and more people wear sunscreen, all of which directly affect the visible signs of aging.
Bottom line: The story of how we’ve slowed down aging is really a story of scientific triumphs. Except for when it comes to Paul Rudd. Even we can’t explain that one.
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1 апр 2024
