mullumby Loc: Australia

The Explanation

Brains of older people are slow because they know so much. People do not decline mentally with age, it just takes them longer to recall facts because they have more information in their brains, scientists believe. Much like a computer struggles as the hard drive gets full, so, too, do humans take longer to access information when their brains are full.

Researchers say this slowing down process is not the same as cognitive decline. The human brain works slower in old age, said Dr. Michael Ramscar, but only because we have stored more information over time. The brains of older people do not get weak. On the contrary, they simply know more.

Also, older people often go to another room to get something and when they get there, they stand there wondering what they came for. It is NOT a memory problem, it is nature's way of making older people do more exercise.

SO THERE!!

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

I think they are developing defragmentation medication that should get the speed back up to close to normal ;)

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Where can one obtain a supply of "defragmentation medication"?

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

I need a processor upgrade and more RAM!!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I had a really great response,but darned if I can remember what it was...

pbearperry Loc: Massachusetts

:thumbup:

Dakota Boreas

When I forgot to pick up bread my wife tried to re-boot me.

jbaird Loc: Coatesville, Pa

I've often been asked if I believe in the hereafter. I reply, "Sure, I'm always wondering what the hell I'm here after." LOL

Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI

Mullumby, your explanation is the best I've ever heard. I used to tell my 90 year old aunt that we delete information that we don't use too often, and then when we need it it isn't there. She bought that line. I wish I had used your line on her. Thanks!

jstar Loc: Western MA

It took me a second to figure out what you were saying, but I've got it now!

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

:-D

Penny MG Loc: Fresno, Texas

[quote=mullumby]The Explanation

Brains of older people are slow because they know so much. People do not decline mentally with age, it just takes them longer to recall facts because they have more information in their brains, scientists believe. Much like a computer struggles as the hard drive gets full, so, too, do humans take longer to access information when their brains are full.

Researchers say this slowing down process is not the same as cognitive decline. The human brain works slower in old age, said Dr. Michael Ramscar, but only because we have stored more information over time. The brains of older people do not get weak. On the contrary, they simply know more.

Also, older people often go to another room to get something and when they get there, they stand there wondering what they came for. It is NOT a memory problem, it is nature's way of making older people do more exercise.

SO THERE!![/quote

Make's perfect sense to me! I especially appreciate the way Mother Nature insures our exercise program as I have been getting plenty of exercise and I get to relive recent events while retracing my steps and thoughts to figure out what it was I was searching for to begin with.

jamitjim73 Loc: Franklin,Tn.

That's what my wife said.

bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.

Thanks! At 81 I feel a 100% better. Now I can relax and figure out how to start my car....Rich

Kraken Loc: Barry's Bay

"I sent you to the store for three things and you can't even manage that!"

I hate going to the store. :thumbdown: