People could slow down effects of ageing if they spot warning signs of decline in middle age, study shows

During middle age, the brain undergoes significant molecular, cellular, and structural changes. Many of these have been linked to cognitive decline, which has also been shown to accelerate during middle age. Picture: AP /David Duprey

Middle-aged people could slow down or even reverse the effects of ageing if they could spot warning signs of decline likely to come in their 60s and 70s, according to a new study.

Researchers say while middle-aged people are as likely to suffer cognitive decline as older people, they stand a much better chance of being less affected if they get themselves treated.