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

Oct 8, 2025

4 min

Fueling Growth: Why Do Younger People Need More Food Than Older People?

As people age, their metabolism slows and their rate of breaking down food decreases. This is a primary reason why younger people need more food than older people, as their bodies are in a constant state of growth and higher activity.

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

Debunking the Myths: What Age Group Has the Highest Metabolism?

Groundbreaking research reveals that pound for pound, infants have the highest metabolic rates of all. So, what age group has the highest metabolism? By their first birthday, babies burn calories 50% faster than adults.

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