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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 28, 2025

4 min

Can you tell a person's age by their elbows? The surprising science of skin elasticity

Chronological age is a fixed number, but biological age, which reflects how your body has aged on a cellular level, can vary significantly between individuals. This is the crucial context for answering the common question: can you tell a person's age by their elbows?

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Oct 27, 2025

4 min

Why do elbows age? Uncovering the biological and lifestyle factors

The skin on your elbows and knees has fewer oil glands than other parts of your body, making it inherently more susceptible to dryness and the visible effects of aging. This, combined with constant movement and external friction, is central to understanding why do elbows age.

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