New YALE Study Challenges Notion That Aging Means Decline - Senior To Seniors
Published: May 5, 2026
Duration: 9:19
Jim Mazziotti / 'Senior To Seniors' Podcast
May 5, 2026 Podcast
A recent Yale School of Public Health study (published March 2026) found that nearly half of Americans over 65 improve mentally or physically as they age, debunking the myth of "inevitable decline."
Key Findings:45% Improved: Roughly 45% of adults aged 65+ showed measurable gains in cognitive function, physical mobility (walking speed), or both over 12 years. Stable or Better: When including those who remained stable rather than declining, over 51% resisted cognitive deterioration.Not Just for "Super-Agers": Improvements occurred even in participants...
May 5, 2026 Podcast
A recent Yale School of Public Health study (published March 2026) found that nearly half of Americans over 65 improve mentally or physically as they age, debunking the myth of "inevitable decline."
Key Findings:45% Improved: Roughly 45% of adults aged 65+ showed measurable gains in cognitive function, physical mobility (walking speed), or both over 12 years. Stable or Better: When including those who remained stable rather than declining, over 51% resisted cognitive deterioration.Not Just for "Super-Agers": Improvements occurred even in participants...