old people smell is real

researchers report that young people aged 20-30 are able to accurately guess when a scent comes from an elderly individual aged 75-95

Source: Health - Brian Fung - It's Not Just You: 'Old Person Smell' Is Real - The Atlantic
added 2012-05-31T13:22:36Z by anders

bone fractures in elderly

due more to loss of nervous control than weakened bones (only a 22% reduction in bone strengh)

Source: Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down by J.e. Gordon
added 2012-04-10T16:33:58Z by anders