Why do we forget things as we get old?

 Why do we forget things as we get old?

  We see our grandparents forget things so easily. and not only things but even your birthday??? Why it is so? Why do we forget things as we get old? Let's know...

  Firstly, a region in the brain called hippocampus is involved in the formation and recollection of memories. However, as years pass by, its volume decreases, decreasing the capabilities of hippocampus, and thus making us forgetful.

  Secondly, our brain cells or neurons have hair-like projections called dendrites. Dendrites help neurons receive signals from other neurons. However, with age, these dendrites retract or shrink. Many connections between neurons or synapses are lost. As a result, communication within the brain gets reduced. Thus, we struggle to recall names, events, etc.

  Thirdly, studies suggest that with age, our brain generates fewer chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. So, this might also pay a role in declining memory.

  Lastly, it is also observed that with increasing age, blood flow to our brain is reduced. As a result, the working of our neurons gets affected. Thus, we forget things more frequently.

Posts before October 2021 have been marked as "Old Posts". Less likely, but they might have out dated or incorrect information, ugly looking bits of code, no labels, etc. Don't get me wrong, many of these posts are top-notch and interesting too.

I thought it would be better not to delete or revamp these posts, even if they suck. The bitter truth is that old works always suck, but I take that as a positive tool to convey that I am growing. Besides there's no better way to showcase my journey without these old, messy, poorly written posts!

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