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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

At what age does mental deterioration start? Understanding cognitive changes throughout the lifespan

While cognitive decline is often associated with old age, some mental abilities can begin to shift as early as your 20s. This raises the question: at what age does mental deterioration start, and what is considered a normal part of aging?

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