Brain circuit that helps us adapt to change fades with age, study finds Key points: Brain circuit called the striatum deteriorates with age Decreased activity in this circuit reduces ability to develop new strategies to meet goals Keeping brain active key to healthy ageing

Brain circuit that helps us adapt to change fades with age, study finds

Key points:

• Brain circuit called the striatum deteriorates with age
• Decreased activity in this circuit reduces ability to develop new strategies to meet goals
• Keeping brain active key to healthy ageing