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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Study finds the age at which human brain starts ageing faster

The human brain appears to undergo accelerated ageing once a person reaches the age of 44, with the deterioration hitting a peak around 67 and plateauing around 90, according to a new study.

A better understanding of these critical transition points may lead to new interventions against neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, researchers say.

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