Middle age has been postponed for 9 years; GOOD NEWS ONE. . .

The Daily Mail (London, England) | September 7, 2005 | Copyright

Byline: FIONA MACRAE

TURNING 40 has traditionally been an occasion for rather muted celebrations.

After all, the landmark birthday means waving goodbye to youth.

In fact, research shows, we have been granted an extension - as the majority of us don't regard ourselves as middleaged until we're 49.

We had better make the most of it, however, as old age is just 16 years down the line.

According to a study by the University of Kent, most people believe their youth lasts until they are 49 and old age starts at 65.

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