India, Oct. 16 -- As one ages, their cognitive skills also begin to dip. And when people hit middle age, 50 onwards - especially after 50 - they might feel like their mental sharpness isn't what it used to be. But the good news is, a study published in the journal Intelligence, revealed very reassuring findings that middle age is actually when the brain is at its best. This is a remarkable finding, as the traditional view commonly links midlife ageing with cognitive decline rather than peak performance. As per the researchers, the brain performance peaks around the ages of 55 and 60.

Most of the major cognitive skills, like memory, problem solving, and quick reasoning, are often believed to peak in the twenties or early thirties and see ...