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Have you ever wondered why your mum, aunt, or other middle-aged women seem so engrossed with Candy Crush ? This seemingly quirky habit may be more than just a pastime; it may be indicative of the fascinating changes in cognitive and physical development that occur during middle adulthood.  In conversation with Mrs. D, a 53-year-old mother of two, when asked about how her body has changed since entering the phase of middle adulthood, she described thinning and whitening of hair and an increase in weight as compared to early adulthood. These changes are typical of this age group as hair follicles stop producing as much hair, melanin production decreases (Martin, 2014), and hormonal and chemical changes can lead to weight gain. We also see the occurrence of wrinkled, sagging skin with dark spots that can be caused by loss of an underlying layer of fat and sun exposure (Moskowitz, 2014). Apart from these things that we can see for ourselves, a lot goes on behind the scenes that may be ...