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RESEARCH PAPER / 2026-05-08

Finding the Turning Point in Aging: A Comparison of Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Trajectories Among Centenarians and Non-Centenarians.

Erfei Zhao, Jennifer Ailshire, Jung Ki Kim, Eileen M Crimmins

Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California.Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California. · pubmed

Abstract

Centenarians tend to delay age-related decline until very late life and generally experience slower deterioration across health domains. However, timing and pace of decline across physical, cognitive, and psychological domains among centenarians, compared to other long-lived groups, remain poorly characterized.

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Research summary

The paper claims to characterize the timing and pace of decline across physical, cognitive, and psychological domains among centenarians compared to non-centenarians. This research is relevant as it explores the differences in aging trajectories, which could provide insights into the mechanisms of longevity and age-related decline.

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