Why Your Reaction Time Changes With Age

As we age, our reaction time naturally changes—but it's not simply because our muscles become slower. Catching your balance, avoiding an obstacle, or reacting quickly in traffic requires a complex conversation between your eyes, brain, spinal cord, nerves, joints, and muscles. In this blog, discover why reaction time changes with age, how your nervous system influences the way you respond to the world around you, and what you can do to keep your movement, coordination, and independence working at their best.