We've all been there. You walk into a room and suddenly forget why you entered. You search for your glasses, only to find them on your head. Or perhaps a familiar name sits on the "tip of your tongue," but simply won't come out.
For many of us over 50, these "Senior Moments" are brushed off as a normal part of aging. We laugh them off, but deep down, they can be frustrating. We worry about maintaining our independence and our quick wit.
But here is the fascinating question scientists are asking: Why do some people seem immune to this decline?
We all know that one person in their 80s who is still completing crossword puzzles in pen, learning new languages, and remembering every detail of their grandchildren's lives.
According to new insights in nutritional science, the difference might not just be genetics. It could be about how we fuel our brains.