Over half of Brits begin to notice memory loss in their 50s*, and it’s not surprising. The hippocampus (the part of the brain responsible for memory), shrinks as we age. And the menopause can make it worse, too. When hormone levels – which promote blood flow to the brain, drop – it can cause memory problems, aka ‘brain fog’.
But don’t worry. ‘The brain is a muscle and, like any muscle, regular exercise can keep it performing,’ says consultant neuroradiologist Dr Emer MacSweeney**. Here’s
