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The ageing brain: it ain't all downhill
The ageing brain: it ain't all downhill
The ageing brain: it ain't all downhill
Sunday 12th April 2020
Neuroscientist Dan Levitin discusses how our brains improve with age and shares tips for maintaining brain health in 'All In The Mind'.
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The whole thing is very stressful and when my colleague Sonia Lupien actually tested their stress hormone cortisol, she found their cortisol levels were through the roof, equivalent to having just heard a gunshot, you know, or been in a car accident.
Ever thought growing older means your brain is on a downhill slide? Think again! In this episode of 'All In The Mind', neuroscientist and author Dan Levitin sheds light on how our brains can actually get better with age. Chatting with host Lynne Malcolm, Levitin dives into his book, 'The Changing Mind', revealing the fascinating ways our brains improve as we grow older.
He shares practical tips on boosting brain health, highlighting the importance of conscientiousness and how it predicts success at any age. Levitin also touches on how personality traits influence aging, the perks of exercise for pain relief, and how stress impacts our mental faculties. But that's not all – he explains how our brains compensate for any decline in sharpness by becoming masters at recognizing patterns.
If you're curious about the science behind aging and want to learn how to keep your brain in top shape, this episode is a treasure trove of insights. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on aging that might just change how you view getting older.