MEMORY LOSS CAN BEGIN FROM AGE 45, SCIENTISTS SAY

The scientists say that the brain begins to lose sharpness of memory and powers of reasoning and understanding from as early as 45.

The confirmation comes from a large study of more than 7,000 civil servants aged between 45 and 70. Men and Woman agreed to undergo verbal and written tests on three occasions over a 10 year period.

The researchers found that the brains of even the youngest were already on the slide. Is very important, say the scientists, because those whose brains appear to deteriorate fastest may be more probably to develop dementia in old age.

Is important to say that there are many very well-educated people in the civil service, but each individual’s educational background was taken into account so that it didn’t influence the results.

The Scientists concluded that deterioration of the brain sets in earlier than most of us would have hoped, but there are things that can be done about it.

Studies show that people with blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol have higher risk of dementia.

The risk to mental health and wellbeing can persuade people that it is unwise to only take action if and when their bodies and minds break down. Research in this area would help public health experts be even more effective in taking preventative action to protect and improve older people’s heath.

The link of this article is: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/jan/06/memory-loss-begins-at-45-says-study