How being poor damages your brain, new study finds
Long-term financial strain can significantly speed up the aging of the brain. Research highlights that persistent monetary worries contribute to cognitive decline, particularly noticeable by the age of fifty-three. Brain scans portray more severe shrinkage in individuals facing such hardships, with men from lower socioeconomic backgrounds suffering even harsher effects. Providing support for…
New research conducted by University College London (UCL) scientists reveals that persistent financial problems can damage the brain over time. The study, published in the journal Innovation in Aging, found that people who faced financial hardship throughout their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s experienced faster brain aging and worse cognitive health by the age of 53.
The findings, which were gathered from data on 2,759 British adults tracked from birth through their 70s, suggest that supporting individuals facing financial struggles and reducing chronic poverty could help prevent cognitive decline and dementia cases in the future.
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