Suddenly Senior

Sarah McKay - Why naps improve brain plasticity


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One of the biggest worries we have as we age relates to brain function with dementia and Alzheimer’s at the top of the list. But should we just accept a general decline in brain function? Neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay explains what happens to the ageing brain, the role that hormones play and why women often experience reverse adolescence in their post-menopausal years.

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Suddenly SeniorBy Angela Catterns & Ian Rogerson