We were told everything peaks early. But science says otherwise. New research shows that women's overall mental functioning, when you combine reasoning, knowledge, emotional intelligence, judgment, and decision‑making, actually peaks between ages 55 and 60, not in youth. Yep! It only keeps getting better. A 2025 study led by Gilles E. Gignac at the University of Western Australia analyzed decades of data across 16 cognitive and personality traits, from emotional intelligence to conscientiousness and decision-making. The takeaway? These years mark a cognitive sweet spot, fueled by greater emotional stability, a strong sense of self, and sharper judgment. Turns out, the brain doesn’t slow down; it levels up. Lot's to look forward to then! ;) Source. The Female Quotient