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Humans' cognitive development peaks by age 24, says study
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Apr 16, 2014
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Humans' cognitive development peaks by age 24, says study
A new study out of Simon Fraser University conducted experiments with over 3,000 participants playing video games to determine the peak of their cognitive development. They also looked at how we adapt as our brains get older.
Parts in the fetal brain appear to have much different functions than in adults.
Parts in the fetal brain appear to have much different functions than in adults.
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A new study out of Simon Fraser University conducted experiments with over 3,000 participants playing video games to determine the peak of their cognitive development. They also looked at how we adapt as our brains get older.

We usually think of being "over the hill" at 40, but our brains may see the other side of the mountain even earlier when it comes to the speed of our motor skills.

A new study out of Simon Fraser University conducted experiments with over 3,000 participants playing video games to determine the peak of their cognitive development. They also looked at how we adapt as our brains get older.

Joe Thompson is one of the researchers of this study and joined us to share the findings.