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Oct 11, 2025

5 min

What are the age-related changes in the nervous system?

Studies show that white matter volume in the human brain can decrease by 23% between the ages of 20 and 80. The nervous system undergoes significant, yet manageable, shifts throughout life, and understanding **what are the age-related changes in the nervous system** is crucial for promoting health and longevity.

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Oct 10, 2025

4 min

Understanding What Are the Effects of Aging on the Myelin Sheath of a Neuron?

By age 80, the human brain’s white matter volume can decrease by up to 30%, largely due to the degenerative effects of aging on the myelin sheath of a neuron, which impacts cognitive speed and function. This degeneration is a key driver of age-related cognitive decline.

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