"People who felt younger than their actual age had brains that, structurally, looked younger too. People who felt older than their chronological age had brains that looked older."
"Our findings suggest that feeling subjectively older than one's age may reflect relatively faster aging brain structures, whereas those who feel subjectively younger would have better-preserved and healthier structures."
"The beliefs we absorb about ageing become beliefs we apply to ourselves, and those beliefs shape behaviour in ways we don't always notice."
Research indicates that subjective age, or how old individuals feel, is a strong predictor of brain health. A 2018 study found that adults who felt younger than their chronological age had brain structures that appeared younger. Conversely, those who felt older exhibited signs of accelerated brain aging. Becca Levy's work suggests that societal beliefs about aging impact personal beliefs and behaviors, influencing overall health and cognitive function as people age.
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