Study Reveals Financial Stress Accelerates Brain Ageing
A recent study conducted by University College London has found that chronic financial stress can accelerate brain ageing. The research analyzed data from 2,759 individuals in the United Kingdom, revealing that those who experienced persistent economic hardship showed reduced cognitive function by age 53 and significant brain atrophy by age 71. The study suggests that financial adversity increases cognitive load, reducing the bandwidth available for processes such as attention and decision-making. The impact of financial stress on brain ageing was found to be more pronounced in men, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and those with a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. 
