Most of us dread the thought of getting older, but new research suggests an unexpected benefit of ageing: our mental functioning peaks between the ages of 55 and 60.
While previous studies have found that humans reach their physical peak in their mid-twenties to early thirties, researchers in Australia found that our psychological processing abilities continue to improve.
It’s welcome news for those questioning whether it’s too late to pivot careers or take up new hobbies, but also highlights the value older minds bring to society.
“While several abilities decline with age, they’re balanced by growth in other important traits,” Gilles
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