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A 47-year study reveals when strength and fitness start to fade

Science Daily · May 15, 2026, 4:15 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A groundbreaking Swedish study that tracked people for nearly 50 years has revealed when the body’s physical decline quietly begins. Researchers found that fitness, strength, and muscle endurance start slipping around age 35, with the decline accelerating over time. But there’s an encouraging twist:

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