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Does it take longer to get over colds as you age?

As we age, our immune systems become less robust, a process known as immunosenescence. This natural decline means the body's ability to fight off infections can weaken, leading to the question: **Does it take longer to get over colds as you age?** The answer is that while many people feel they take longer to recover, the reasons are more complex than just a slower immune response.

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