American scientists have discovered that people's memories start to decline in their mid 20s. Younger people hardly notice that they are starting to forget phone numbers and names, but the scientists from the University of Michigan say that the mental decline is mostly already underway.
Mental stimulation can however, slow down the process.
Psychologist Denise Park said that memories of younger people decline at the same rate as people in their 60s or 70s, stressing that keeping the brain stimulated is vital to retaining memory function. Just like regular exercise keeps one's body fit and heart healthy, our ageing minds need stimulation to improve it's functioning. Treated individuals would not be able to see well enough to drive but they might recover enough vision to recognize faces and navigate themselves in a room. Only a specific type of visual impairment stands to benefit from the implant. The browser will run on Windows 98 and later versions of Microsoft's operating system.