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At what age is our brain the sharpest? Uncovering the surprising truth about cognitive peaks

Conventional wisdom suggests our brain peaks in early adulthood, but extensive research with nearly 50,000 subjects revealed a different story: there isn't one single peak age for all cognitive skills, and many abilities improve later in life. This dispels the myth of a universal decline and instead paints a more nuanced picture of cognitive development, revealing that when your brain is the sharpest depends on the specific skill in question.

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Which age is peak age? The surprising truth about aging

According to extensive research, the idea of a single "peak age" is a myth, as different human abilities, from physical prowess to accumulated wisdom, crest at various points throughout the lifespan. In reality, the answer to which age is peak age depends entirely on what metric you are measuring, revealing a far more nuanced and empowering view of human potential at every stage of life.

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