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6 Life Peaks After 50
You re never too old to excel
Achievements are found at all ages Getty Images We’ve all heard about how people get wiser as they age. And now studies prove that point and highlight specific areas where we excel as we grow older. While youthfulness may give us more muscle strength and bone mass, a wealth of scientific studies and surveysreported by Business Insider found six areas where people 50 and over actually perform better. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. 50s Arithmetic skills are the strongest in your 50s. From counting to solving math problems and fractions, the peak age for this ability is, on average, 50 years old. Also, maybe it’s no coincidence that young people , even after becoming adults. Parents, and anyone else around age 51, tend to understand people’s emotions best. 60s Life is good, even at 69 years old. Studies find you peak in life satisfaction for a second time at this age. Happiness tends to go in waves. The first time a person typically reaches this peak is at 23. 70s Maybe you should consider public speaking or writing a book at age 71, because that’s about when a person’s vocabulary peaks. As you age, you may find it’s easier to get ready, and you’re more comfortable with yourself. Age 74 is where . A Gallup survey found that two-thirds of Americans over 65 said they always like the way they look. 80s One of the last peaks in life comes around age 82, when your psychological well-being reaches its max. Studies suggest that social, psychological and physical factors contribute to an individual’s psychological well-being, contentment and happiness. Despite all the above, there are times when, yes, youth has advantages. The same studies found it’s easiest for a 7-year-old to learn a new language, a 28-year-old to run a marathon and a 31-year-old to play chess. AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS