Should The Presidency Have An Age Limit?? | Why Age In Politics Matters

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In this explainer video orthopedic surgeon Dr Chris Raynor looks at the issue of age and the ability to be the presidential leader of a country, as well as the possibility of cognitive decline in our leaders as they age. Whether you were rooting for Trump, Biden, or Kamala, age matters in politics and in this video we discuss why. #bidendropsout #joebiden #politics

00:00 Building pressure, resisting for too long, age concerns.
04:34 Age does not necessarily limit competency.
08:26 Government responsibility to be responsive and forward-thinking.
11:44 Broca's and Wernicke's areas and brain function.
13:47 Prefrontal cortex supports alertness, adaptability, task switching.
17:38 ACC integrates emotions and cognitive functions in brain.
20:02 Stress affects leadership, needs to be managed.
25:10 Aging brain loses synapses, affects cognitive function.
29:05 Alzheimer's symptoms, effects on brain, warning signs.
30:28 Prevent Alzheimer's with healthy lifestyle choices.
33:49 Aging brain can remain strong and flexible.
37:48 Public must decide on age in leadership.
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