Is your brain older than your body age? 3 major red flags of early cognitive decay to not ignore

Many people mistake fatigue, forgetfulness, or poor sleep for stress, but experts warn these can be signs that the brain is ageing faster than the body. According to research from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), accelerated brain ageing is driven by factors like inflammation, disrupted sleep cycles, and declining cellular energy. The main warning signs include constant mental fatigue after simple tasks, frequent word recall issues, and poor sleep despite exhaustion.