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The human brain undergoes profound structural changes with ageing, characterized by marked variability in terms of (i) extension, (ii) trajectories, and (iii) impact on brain functions. The study of these modifications, previously based on neuropathological examinations, has greatly improved with the advent of modern neuroimaging techniques. The most common age‐related findings from brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are summarized in Table 6.1.