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Midlife Performance Curve

Meaning

The Midlife Performance Curve is a conceptual model illustrating the collective trajectory of physical, cognitive, and metabolic function from peak young adulthood through the transition of middle age. It serves to highlight the point, typically between the fourth and sixth decades, where accumulating cellular damage and subtle hormonal shifts initiate a gradual, measurable decline in physiological reserve. The clinical goal is to implement targeted interventions that effectively flatten or elevate this curve, thereby preserving function later into life.