The brain begins to die after age 45

Research by British scientists demonstrates that the aging process of the human brain begins not at age 60 as it was previously conceived (based on which the Multilateral Labor Law takes 60 as retirement age) , but from the age of 45. This conclusion draws from the work of experts from University of London (UK).

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From 1997 to 2007, the researchers followed the mental and intellectual health of more than 6,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 70. They performed periodic memory tests. , the ability to receive language and sound, the ability to read and the vocabulary of people in the research area.

The aging process of the brain starts at age 45, not 60.

The results showed that, when entering the age of 45 to 49, the intellectual ability of humans decreased by 3.6%. From then on, this process is continuous. For example, at ages 65 to 70, intellectual capacity decreased by 9.6% in men and 7.4% for women.

The medical researchers commented that the reduction of brain activity is due to a phenomenon called senescence (marasma) , which they do not know how to prevent. But maintaining a healthy lifestyle in middle age can slow down its progress.

Dr. Simon Riddley, Alzheimer's expert, said: 'Although we have not found an effective method to stop the phenomenon of senility, we understand that simple changes in lifestyle like for example. going to a healthy diet, quitting smoking, keeping up your blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels . all have the effect of reducing the risk of intellectual decline. '

The phenomenon of senility in the medical world is sometimes identified with confusion (dementia). The most common of these trends is Alzheimer's disease, which usually begins to appear in the 60s. The cause is unclear, but is certainly related to brain aging. Many famous people are serious victims of Alzheimer's disease, typically 'steel woman' Margaret Thatcher.