Financial issues linked to faster brain aging
A British study has revealed that ongoing financial difficulties during young adulthood and early middle age are associated with accelerated brain aging and cognitive decline later in life. The findings showed that individuals who experienced persistent low income or repeated financial hardships scored lower on thinking tests at age 53, and this was linked to poorer indicators of brain health—especially among men and those with genetic factors related to Alzheimer's disease. It is believed that chronic financial stress leads to bodily inflammation and increases cognitive load, thereby speeding up brain aging. The results suggest that supporting affected groups may help prevent future cognitive decline and dementia.
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