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Financial stress increases cognitive decline with aging: Study
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steph Whiteside , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway By age 53, individuals who faced economic difficulties earlier in life tend to perform poorly on mental tests.
Cognitive decline is affected by financial struggles. By age 53, individuals who faced economic difficulties earlier in life tend to perform poorly on mental tests. Further details on this topic can be found through KTSM 9 News. A study has linked financial hardship to decreased cognitive ability in older adults, though specific findings are available from the original source.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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