Brain Changes in Aging: 3 Critical Transitions
- As we age, slight pauses in memory are considered normal, but new research reveals three critical "breaking points" in cognitive decline throughout a person's life.
- According to a study published in Nature Aging; ages 57, 70, and 78 were recorded as the periods when brain aging accelerated most noticeably.
- Sahakian from Cambridge University and longevity expert Dr. Sabine Donnai detail the reasons for these sudden changes and ways to protect against them at these ages...
As we age, slight pauses in memory are considered normal, but new research reveals three critical “breaking points” in cognitive decline throughout a person’s life.
According to a study published in Nature Aging; ages 57, 70, and 78 were recorded as the periods when brain aging accelerated most noticeably.
Prof. Barbara J. Sahakian from Cambridge University and longevity expert Dr. Sabine Donnai detail the reasons for these sudden changes and ways to protect against them at these ages…
57 YEARS OLD (PERIOD OF PHYSICAL CHANGE)
At age 57 and beyond, the decrease in brain volume becomes more apparent. As the network of nerve fibers weakens, communication between regions of the brain slows down. Experts compare this situation to “slowing down broadband internet.” During this period, especially the menopause process, hormonal changes, and mid-life weight gain (obesity) reduce nutrient support to the brain, triggering inflammation.
70 YEARS OLD (RETIREMENT EFFECT)
According to the news, at this stage, “cortical thinning” and accumulation of “tau” proteins are observed in the areas responsible for thinking and learning.Prof. Sahakian calls this period the “retirement effect.” reduced mental stimulation and avoiding new challenges by thinking “I’m experienced anyway” cause nerve pathways to rapidly deteriorate.
78 YEARS OLD: RESISTANCE TO AGE-RELATED DAMAGE
In this period, when brain volume and blood flow decrease substantially, the person’s resilience against age-related damage, built up since childhood, begins to diminish.
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