Women stay sharper than men in old age because their brains 'are four years younger', study finds
Men’s brains are nearly four years “older” than those of females the same age, explaining why women stay sharper for longer in old age, according to new research. A study basing age on metabolism rather than birth date found an average 3.8 year difference between the two. All brains get smaller with age, and it was already known that men's tend to shrink at a faster rate. However, new research focused on metabolic processes that have a major influence on brain performance and ageing. The US team... Читать дальше...