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Researchers found that Americans had better memories, were quicker witted and were generally smarter than their English counterparts. And the older the pensioner, the greater the difference, claimed researchers. The gap was so wide that a 75-year-old American had a similar brain to a 65-year-old Englishman, the tests proved. Scientists said they were "surprised" at the findings as Americans suffered from more chronic diseases such as coronary disease and diabetes which usually had a knock on effect on brain function. But they believe that their higher standard of living, greater education and general quality of life meant they were less depressed and so remained "with it" for longer.
Prof Langa and colleagues also found significant differences in alcohol consumption between the US and English pensioners. More than 50 per cent of US seniors reported no alcohol use, compared to only 15.5 per cent of English seniors.
 

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Researchers found that Americans had better memories, were quicker witted and were generally smarter than their English counterparts. And the older the pensioner, the greater the difference, claimed researchers. The gap was so wide that a 75-year-old American had a similar brain to a 65-year-old Englishman, the tests proved. Scientists said they were "surprised" at the findings as Americans suffered from more chronic diseases such as coronary disease and diabetes which usually had a knock on effect on brain function. But they believe that their higher standard of living, greater education and general quality of life meant they were less depressed and so remained "with it" for longer.
Prof Langa and colleagues also found significant differences in alcohol consumption between the US and English pensioners. More than 50 per cent of US seniors reported no alcohol use, compared to only 15.5 per cent of English seniors.
 

The right price

Martin Schreiber: 'I needed a nude and a 20-year-old called Madonna showed up. She got $30.'

The right price

Martin Schreiber: 'I needed a nude and a 20-year-old called Madonna showed up. She got $30.'

Einar Hákonarson. Why me?, Book of Job 2001.

Einar Hákonarson. Why me?, Book of Job 2001.