• Question: why does our memory go as we grow older ???

    Asked by Katiesmiley:) to Carolyn, Peter, Richard, Sara, Siana on 17 Nov 2015. This question was also asked by Dm11.
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      Richard Unwin answered on 17 Nov 2015:

      Hi Katie

      I can’t remember ?!

      Seriously, like the rest of our body, our brain picks up damage, wear and tear from use, if you like, which means it slows down and works less well. This means it’s less good at making new connections and new memories. My grandma can’t remember what she had for tea, but remembers loads of events from 30 years ago.

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