Persistent money troubles could make the brain age faster – study

Persistent money troubles have been linked to faster brain ageing in a new study.

The effect was particularly pronounced among men, those who had disadvantaged childhoods and people with a greater genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Supporting those facing financial hardship and reducing poverty could help prevent dementia cases in the future, researchers suggest.

Dr Sonya Miller, medical director at TauRx Therapeutics Management, said: “Brain ageing is not simply a matter of numbers.

“There are multiple factors and influences on how our bodies and brains age and what may make us more susceptible to diseases such as Alzheimers.

“Ongoing research in dementia is highlighting the role of not only toxic proteins but also the immune response to these and the inflammatory stress-related factors that impact our brains.”