A new study reveals that the brain’s ability to process visual information may decline more sharply with age than previously understood, particularly in tasks requiring rapid decision-making. Researchers found that older adults experienced slower reaction times and reduced accuracy when identifying objects under time pressure, suggesting a decline in neural efficiency. The findings highlight how aging impacts cognitive performance in everyday scenarios, such as driving or multitasking. The study also proposes potential interventions to mitigate these effects through targeted cognitive training.