The age your brain works best at - and it’s later than you think
New study uncovers when our minds peak
- A new study challenges previous beliefs, suggesting that human brain functioning actually peaks between the ages of 55 and 60.
- Published in the journal Intelligence, the research indicates that achievements like career success tend to climax later in life.
- Dr Gilles Gignac, lead author from the University of Western Australia, attributes this peak to a combination of accumulated knowledge, judgment, and life experience.
- While fluid intelligence may peak around 20, other cognitive abilities such as crystallised intelligence, emotional intelligence, and moral reasoning continue to improve with age.
- The findings imply that individuals best suited for high-stakes decision-making roles are typically between 40 and 65 years old.