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New Study Reveals Ageing Hits in Three Bursts

12/23/2025

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Researchers report that ageing occurs in three accelerated bursts around ages 40, 60, and 80.
Ian Sample, a journalist, discusses the factors driving these bursts with Stanford University Professor Michael Snyder.
The discussion examines potential methods to counteract the bursts.
The idea challenges the view of ageing as a linear process.

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Story summary

Researchers report that ageing occurs in three accelerated bursts around ages 40, 60, and 80.
Ian Sample, a journalist, discusses the factors driving these bursts with Stanford University Professor Michael Snyder.
The discussion examines potential methods to counteract the bursts.
The idea challenges the view of ageing as a linear process.