Age-related declines are a consequence of knowing more, not less, says Warwick study
University of Warwick research has shown that the cognitive slowness and disjointedness that comes with aging can be better explained as a symptom of a brain that knows too much (‘cluttered wisdom’) instead of a symptom of a brain that is declining. Brain – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) Traditional views of cognitive aging suggest that declines in memory, processing speed, and problem-solving are caused by brain degradation. When cognitively tested, older adults struggle […]
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