Speed and reaction time?

[Q mystic]

Can anybody tell me why, scientifically, speed and reaction time slows as you age? Are there any sites where some info on this can be found? Thanks.

 

[grapling101]

ask Randy Coture, I would say yes to that for sure but not till you get into your mid 50's or so.

 

[kneebar]

nerve conduction velocity slows as we age, nerves are unable to fire at the same speed as before regardless of the stimulis

 

[Urban]

and there you have it. Thank you professor kneebar.

 

[Q mystic]

nerve conduction velocity slows as we age, nerves are unable to fire at the same speed as before regardless of the stimulis

Thanks, kneebar, do you why the nerve conduction slows? Or is it not really known? I mean, I understand that we lose muscle because we dont repair as well after so many cell reproductions but just wondering why the reflex slows.

 

[Lusst]

All I know is that the countless hours I've put into the Xbox have really improved my hand-eye coordination.