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The quiet ways our body reacts differently as years pass

Most of what we do every day doesn’t require deep thought. We catch a falling cup, remember a friend’s name, or navigate traffic almost automatically. These small, instinctive actions rely on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over time. As we age, these shortcuts can become slower or less reliable. The changes aren’t always dramatic, but they quietly affect our daily efficiency and confidence.