Your Brain Probably Reaches Adulthood Wayyyy Later Than You Think, And It’s So Fascinating

To gather this data, researchers looked at a number of factors, including brain compartmentalization, along with the changes and deterioration of the nerve fibers in the brains of 3,802 people ages 0 to 90 via data from MRI scans. All participants were described as “neurotypical.”

This study does have limitations. The late-aging group of people was smaller than the other groups. More, participants in all groups had to meet certain health criteria, which may make them healthier than the general public. This could mean that study participants’ brain functionality may be more optimal.

Brain changes are inevitable as you age, but there are things you can do to keep your brain healthy. 

Brain health is a major concern for people as they grow older, especially with more than 6 million Americans having a dementia diagnosis. Forgetting things here and there is no major cause for concern as you get older, but if those memory issues disrupt your life, you should talk to a doctor.