Why do people start to “cackle” as they age?

Question

Why do laughs turn into “cackles”, especially older women whose laughs turn deeper? Is it something with vocal cords or throat muscles getting looser with age somehow?

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Answer 1

As people age, their laughs may change due to the natural process of vocal cords and throat muscles becoming looser, causing the laughter to sound deeper and at times reminiscent of a “cackle.”