Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts – at 44, then 60
Scientists have found that aging doesn’t happen in a slow, steady way but in two sharp bursts: one around age 44 and another at 60. By studying thousands of molecules in people aged 25 to 75, researchers discovered that major changes happen to your body in midlife and beyond, affecting everything from cardiovascular health to how your body handles caffeine and alcohol. This could explain why certain health issues tend to spike at these ages. The findings open the door to more targeted approaches to health, like tweaking your lifestyle during periods of rapid aging.