Unlocking the Secrets to Lifelong Cognitive Vitality
A 25-year study reveals that childhood cognitive ability significantly influences intelligence in older age, with nearly half of cognitive variance persisting across decades. The research highlights the role of genetics and early-life factors in brain aging, showing that higher childhood intelligence correlates with better longevity. Advanced imaging shows variability in brain health among similarly aged individuals, suggesting potential for lifestyle interventions to improve cognitive health. These findings challenge conventional views on cognitive aging and open new avenues for research on midlife interventions and environmental influences.