The brain's early retirement plan: pick a vice, any vice.
PAD study: Brain regions most prone to aging in dementia and addiction
A German study identified brain regions most vulnerable to aging in dementia and addiction, including the prefrontal cortex and insula. These areas, linked to memory and reward, show accelerated decline, suggesting lifestyle factors accelerate specific neural aging patterns.
Source: PAD study: Brain regions most prone to aging in dementia and addiction — it boltwise
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 22, 2026.
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