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What does science say is the best age? Well, that depends on your priorities. Scientists have studied a range of physical and mental traits and found peaks from childhood straight through to old age.

We've pulled together a range of characteristics that peak throughout your life. The best news we can offer: No matter how old you are right now, there's always something to look forward to.

Of course, these are all averages — you may have experienced these years ago, or may not for another decade or two, and that's totally fine. You do you.

Learning a second language is easiest when you're around 7 or 8.

Americans are least likely to die at 9 or 10.

Brain processing power peaks at 18.

The ability to remember unfamiliar names peaks around 22.

Women are most attractive to men around age 22. And men do seem to get better with age.

Life satisfaction peaks at 23.

Strength peaks at age 25.

The peak age to settle down is 26.

The average fast marathoner is 28.

Bone mass peaks around 30.

Chess players peak around 31.

You're best at learning new faces when you're 31.

Nobel Prize winners make their big discovery around 40 on average.

Your salary peaks around 40, but when precisely varies a lot.

Understanding other people’s emotions peaks in your 40s and 50s.

Arithmetic skills peak at 50.

Life satisfaction peaks again at 69.

Men and women feel best about their bodies after 70

People really do get wiser as they get older.

Psychological wellbeing peaks around 82.

People are most likely to make big decisions when their age ends in 9.

Full Article: http://www.techinsider.io/science-reveals-when-you-peak-at-everything-2016-7

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