6 signs that your brain is aging

As we grow older, like all our body parts, our brain ages too. By the time we are in our 30s, our brain begins to shrink and the process speeds up even more at 60. As our brain volume decreases, our cognitive abilities get affected and one may experience trouble in memory, attention and multi-tasking. An expert talks about signs that our brain aging has started.

Published on: Nov 04, 2022 7:07 PM IST

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"It's no secret that aging has different effects on a person's body and its functioning with aches and pains in different parts of the body. But the organ that's affected most by it is the brain. The brain continues to function throughout a person's life but as a person gets older the brain is exposed to a variety of changes like not being able to remember something or complete a task without someone's help," says Dr. Vipul Gupta - Chief - Neurointerventional Surgery & Co-Chief Stroke Unit, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. (Freepik)

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1. Memory loss: As one inches towards 60s, there will be certain changes in the memory that are considered normal while others can indicate dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Forgetting where you left the keys, a password, or difficulty in recalling name of a friend are common signs of age-related memory loss. (Pixabay)

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2. Trouble understanding something: With the decrease in the brain volume, the frontal lobe and hippocampus shrink more than other areas. As your cognitive functions do not work as efficiently, you may have difficulty comprehending things. (Freepik)

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3. Poor judgement: Not being able to decide something or making an incorrect decision are the signs that may appear before the memory starts to fade in people. (Pixabay)

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4. Sudden changes in mood: As the brain ages, there can be changes in the way brain functions which may include impact on emotional functions. As you grow older, you may suffer from mood changes. (Pexels)

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5. Difficulty with visual abilities: Experiencing problems with vision is also a sign of aging. (Unsplash)

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6. Anxiety and depression: As brain ages, a person's mental health may also suffer and issues like anxiety and depression become more common. (Freepik)