We're experiencing body changes earlier than expected

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A recent survey of adults finds that most people are feeling some serious wear and tear on their bodies as early as their mid-forties. The average respondent will start to notice their knees creaking and cracking around 47, notice hearing deterioration at 49, and start to feel intense back pain around 44. The average respondent says their nose began to dull around 46. Ankles will also start to seriously weaken around the age of 47
7 Nov 2025 5AM English South Africa News

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