These Are 5 Natural Brain Signs Of Aging Faster Than Age, Did You Know?

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JAKARTA - One of the most challenging aspects of getting older is experiencing cognitive decline. According to research, understanding, memory, and reasoning skills begin to decline when a person reaches middle age or around 45 years and this is natural.

But there are certain signs to watch out for if you experience cognitive declines too quickly or earlier than age, says Mike Bohl, MD, MPH, ALM, a member of the Council of Medical Experts in America. Dr. Bohl, launching Eat This, Monday, May 22, shared five signs of early brain aging and things to watch out for.

Flexibility and strength are two important parts of balance. Both are needed to ensure your body remains upright, explained UCLA Health. Research shows that balance begins to decrease once you reach middle age, around the age of 50.

Dr. Bohl said the difficulty of balancing the body could be caused by reduced muscle mass which of course could be increased through strength training. But loss of balance can also be a sign of danger that something else is happening in the brain.

Another sign of disorders in the brain is that you experience problems with movement and loss of coordination. Pay attention to your ability to control your own movements or carry out "fine movements". According to the Social Care Institute for Excellence, some early signs of dementia include challenges with coordination and recognition, disorientation, memory problems, and decreased communication skills.

Dr. Bohl said, it's natural to forget a few words often. However, if you feel this is happening more often, then the body could be giving a signal that something is happening. Apart from that, forgetting some things from the past is also a common thing. But Dr. Bohl added, if you lose a long-term memory or can't form a short-term memory, it could mean something has happened to the brain.

Some people need motivation to do and complete daily tasks. But if tasks such as counting money, managing expenses, and paying bills seem more difficult and challenging than usual, you should be careful.

Dr. Bohl said that another important function of the brain is to regulate mood. In general, life certainly affects the mood. Be careful if you suddenly experience changes in feelings and actions. Unexplainable mood swings are a sign that you need to pay more attention to your health.