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Getting older... why are we "slowing down"? 🧠

"Why are you slowing down now?"

Think slower...

Slowly answer the question...

Sometimes even the movement seems slower.

Many people see this change in older people and think,

"Is the brain as bad as it is?"

This is actually more complicated.

As the brain ages, the brain changes with age, including brain texture and connections between different areas of the brain. Processing certain information can take more time than ever.

And the forebrain plays a very important role because it involves many abilities, such as planning, behavioral control, decision-making, and information management, to reach goals.

So I want you to remember one thing...

Slow down doesn't mean I don't know.

Slowly answer doesn't mean you don't understand.

Speed is only part of brain function, not all of one's abilities.

In this clip, I will gradually tell you:

What's going on inside the brain? Why do you look "slower" than before?

💬 What about you? Start to notice what you are "slowing down" first?

Think / think a word / answer a question / move / or don't feel it yet

# Elder brain # Why do you think slower? # Brain health # Elderly # Quality aging♪ Dad, tell me about it ♪ Be comfortable, Brain ♪

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