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Interestingly, though learning new languages becomes more challenging post-childhood, cognitive capabilities such as visual working memory and fluid intelligence—problem-solving skills devoid of previous knowledge—are at their height in early adulthood. However, despite the sharpness of young minds, the wisdom that comes with experience is a horizon yet to be reached.
The Resilience of the 30s
Entering the 30s
As one enters their 30s, the body faces new challenges. Recovery from physical exertion takes longer, but this decade reveals another story. Endurance sports, especially marathon running, sprout favorable trends in the 30s, with peak ages hitting around 30 for marathon runners and extending to nearly 40 for ultra-marathon runners.