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Comparison of Physical and Cognitive Decline in Adulthood

While physical abilities peak in an individual's mid-20s and then begin a slow decline, cognitive abilities remain steady throughout early and middle adulthood. Significant cognitive decline generally does not occur until late adulthood.

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