4 Quotes by Helen Christensen

We found that, on average, men aged 64 years have smaller brains than men aged 60. However, despite this shrinkage, cognitive functions -- like memory, attention and speed of processing -- are unaffected.

It is known that the brain shrinks over the course of a person's life, although the exact trajectory is not well understood, and there are huge individual differences.

Our findings do not support these beliefs. In the present study, we found no relationship between brain shrinkage and education level.

Also, the older you are the more protective (against depression) it is to have children.