When Does Old Age Start?

You can now breathe a sigh of relief if you were worried about getting older. Apparently scientists have discovered that old age no longer starts at 65!

With folks living longer and healthier these days, 65 just isn't the same as it used to be. This isn't really breaking news, of course. It's no secret that medicine has come a long way, and 65 year olds are, on the whole, healthier than they were 40 years ago.

The real question is how this obesity epidemic plays out in the coming decades. The trend above may very well head the other way at some point -- despite the advances of medicine.

- DLW

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