Aging seems to occur in a linear fashion throughout the human lifespan, from childhood to the "golden years," but a new study has revealed one specific turning point when aging starts to accelerate in the body.
Researchers in China discovered that at around age 50, tissues and organs begin to age at a faster pace.
The findings were based on a study of 516 samples taken from 13 human tissues spanning five decades.
The analysis revealed a surge at around 50 years old, led by blood vessels that are "markedly susceptible" to aging.
