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

Oct 23, 2025

4 min

Why do elderly people heal slower? A Comprehensive Guide

By age 60, the cellular turnover rate in skin can decrease by as much as 50% compared to a healthy 25-year-old. If you have been wondering why do elderly people heal slower, the reasons are multifaceted, involving cellular and systemic changes that accumulate over a lifetime. This comprehensive guide will explore the biological, medical, and lifestyle factors at play.

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Oct 15, 2025

5 min

Does recovery take longer as you get older?

Research indicates that the body's natural healing and repair processes, particularly cell regeneration, slow down over time. This physiological reality means that yes, recovery generally does take longer as you get older due to a complex interplay of factors affecting your body's ability to repair itself efficiently.

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