Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Summary
A study from the University of Cambridge shows that the human brain goes through five key phases of development. The research identifies crucial ages at 9, 32, 66, and 83, and suggests that adolescence may last until the early 30s.Key Facts
- The study involved brain scans of about 4,000 people, up to age 90.
- Researchers identified five brain phases: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, early ageing, and late ageing.
- Key ages for brain changes are 9, 32, 66, and 83.
- Adolescence could extend until the early 30s, longer than previously thought.
- Mental health disorders can begin during the adolescence phase.
- The study's findings are based on a large number of brain scans.
- During adulthood, which starts at 32, brain changes slow down.
- Early ageing begins at 66, and late ageing starts at 83.
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