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Does Your Voice Get Lighter With Age? Unpacking Age-Related Pitch Changes

According to Duke Health, up to one in three older adults experience voice changes related to aging. So, does your voice get lighter with age? For men, this can be true, while women often find their voices deepening. This natural process is called presbyphonia, or an 'aging voice,' and involves changes to the vocal cords and surrounding muscles.

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