Brits heading into retirement receive major boost - as 70 has become the new 60, scientists say

It will come as a major boost to those entering into retirement - 70 has become the new 60, according to researchers. A new study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults in England compared to previous generations. A new study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults in England compared to previous generations Analysis revealed that older adults today experience higher levels of physical and mental functioning Medical advances-such as joint replacements and better treatments for chronic conditions-were also likely to be contributing factors. ‘If we had compared someone born in 1950 with someone born in 1920, we would have likely observed even greater improvements.’ The team cautioned that there is nothing to suggest these improvements will continue moving forward, and changes such as the increasing prevalence of obesity may even see these trends start to reverse. ‘But overall, the trends were very strong and suggest that, for many people, 70 really may be the new 60.’ The researchers say improvements in education, nutrition, and sanitation over the course of the twentieth century have played a key role Commenting on the study Jay Olshansky, an ageing expert from the University of Illinois, said: ‘This is a powerful article.