Scientists named the age when a person begins to age

A person begins to age already at 25 years old - it is at this age that the process begins at the cellular level. This was reported by Associate Professor of the Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases at Sklifosovsky ICM of Sechenov University Svetlana Rykova, BAKU.WS reports with reference to RIA Novosti.

According to the specialist, it is from this age that prerequisites for the development of chronic non-infectious diseases are formed - such as cardiovascular system diseases, diabetes and obesity, which usually manifest after 40 years of age.

Rykova emphasized that the development of such diseases largely depends not only on heredity but also on a person's lifestyle. Among the key factors, she highlighted regular physical activity, balance between work and rest, proper nutrition, and "sleep hygiene".

Earlier, on October 12, scientists from Germany reported that before puberty, ribosomal DNA - a section of the genome that ensures cell survival - is actively working in the human body. However, in adulthood, its activity decreases, which triggers molecular mechanisms of aging.