There’s new research behind aging.

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Aging is no easy featit involves a lot of acceptance, preparation, and adaptation.

Read on to learn more about the studys findings, along with ways todelay cognitive declines as you age.

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Cognitive Aging Starts in Our 40s

Brain aging typically starts when our midlife doesaround age 40.

As a result, our midlife lifestyle choices are crucial between ages 40 to 60.

At 66.7 years, when the most rapid destabilization takes place.

At 89.7 years, when destabilization reaches its plateau.

As we age (including right now!

Because while aging is an inevitable part of life,healthy lifestyle choicescan make the process more manageable.