3 When does middle age end and old age begin? On question (3), people who believe old age starts at a later point – over 70 years – live longer than people who believe that old age starts at 60 or younger. The most recent findings suggest that age beliefs may play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Just consider greetings cardsImportantly, however, our age beliefs can also have a direct effect on our physiology. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesOur culture is saturated with messages that reinforce the damaging age beliefs.

Source: The Guardian January 03, 2022 19:17 UTC