What does “normal aging” mean? Do we all age the same way?

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What does “normal aging” mean? Do we all age the same way?

Key Points:

• Age-related cognitive decline typically starts at about 40 when your brain processing speed slows down.
• At the same time, older adults have generally acquired more knowledge and wisdom, but may still have difficulties memorizing specific information.
• The more education people have and the more their minds are challenged throughout lifetime, the less they suffer from age-related decline.

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