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Should we be doing everything more slowly?

Turns out, slow and steady really does win the race! New research suggests older adults may be be...

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15.22 17 Feb 2026


Should we be doing everything more slowly?


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15.22 17 Feb 2026


Turns out, slow and steady really does win the race!

New research suggests older adults may be better at everyday tasks that require focus, not because they’re faster, but because they take their time. So, should younger people be doing things more slowly?

Dr Simon Hanzal from School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow joins Seán to discuss.


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