Yorkshire folk stave off the signs of middle age for three years longer than those down south, according to a new survey. But how do you measure up?
How exactly you define middle age is very much in the eye of the beholder, but in this case the research identified 50 separate "tell-tale signs" that you might be entering that phase of your life. By this measure, people in Yorkshire hit middle age at 48, while Londoners start it at 45.
The study was commissioned by Robert Welch, a kitchen, dining and homeware designer - which, frankly, would explain the suspiciously high number of the signs that involve crockery, pans and cushions.
So if you're wondering whether or not you're middle-aged, take our quiz below and find out.
A spokesperson at Robert Welch said: “Being middle aged is an era to celebrate and for many it is simply a time in our lives when we finally know who we are, and what we want out of life.
“This age group is an exciting one – people start to take a more sensible approach to life, whether that’s with their own health and fitness, looking after their home, or those around them.”
Let us know how you got on with the quiz in the comments.
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