Men's Brains Age Faster Than Women's: Norwegian Scientists Have Discovered How to Prevent This (5 photos)

Recent research by Norwegian scientists from the University of Oslo has revealed interesting differences in the brain aging process in men and women. Our brains age differently, assuming we have one.





An analysis of over 12,000 MRI scans from nearly 5,000 healthy people aged 17 to 95 showed that brain volume declines faster in men than in women. Specifically, men exhibit greater loss of gray and white matter in more regions, including the cerebral cortex and subcortical structures.



This discovery was unexpected, as women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and aging is considered a major risk factor. Scientists had assumed that faster brain volume decline in women could explain this statistic, but the data suggests otherwise.





The study authors emphasize that such gender differences in healthy brain aging do not explain the increased prevalence of dementia among women and require further research.



The good news is that age-related cognitive decline can be slowed by regular exercise, including video games. Some studies demonstrate that strategy games, shooters, and sports simulations stimulate neuroplasticity and improve attention, memory, and multitasking.

For example, experienced real-time strategy players show brain activity consistent with people several years younger. Brief training in such games can reduce the biological age of the brain by strengthening connections in the frontoparietal network, which is the first to suffer from aging.



Thus, although the male brain may structurally age faster, an active lifestyle and cognitive loads like video games help maintain brain health regardless of gender. This underscores the importance of preventative measures to maintain mental clarity in adulthood.

So, oldies, we're not stuck playing games after work, but working hard to improve our memory.