Maskot/Getty ImagesA new study found waves of brain aging occur at ages 57, 70, and 78.Some healthy habits can combat mental decline by improving memory and cognition.Brain aging accelerates at three specific points in your life, according to a recent study.The researchers looked at brain images of over 10,000 healthy adults, then tracked blood protein changes in half of them to look for "brain age gap" (BAG), a sign of cognitive aging.Their findings, published in Nature, suggest that most people experienced peaks in brain aging at three ages: 57, 70, and 78.At 57, there were protein changes related to wound healing and metabolism; at 70, with brain-cell function that could increase the risk of dementia; and at 78, with immunity and inflammation.There are steps you can take to reduce your risks of mental decline.Here are some science-backed habits that scientists believe have strong cognitive benefits, from improving memory to clearing out toxins from the brain.Eat lots of protein and leafy greensEating enough protein, such as fatty fish or sardines, can boost memory and protect against cognitive decline.
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