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

Oct 15, 2025

3 min

Do growth factors decrease with age? Exploring the somatopause and its effects

After the age of 30, human growth hormone (HGH) secretion can decline by approximately 15% each decade. This natural and progressive reduction in hormone levels is part of a broader, well-documented biological process where a range of growth factors decrease with age, impacting multiple bodily functions.

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Oct 15, 2025

4 min

At what age is the body fully grown? Understanding the full journey of human development

While many believe the body is done growing by the late teens, the truth is that different systems and parts of the body mature at different rates well into adulthood. Understanding at what age is the body fully grown requires a look beyond just height to include skeletal and neurological development.

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