Background With increase in the proportion of aging dependent population, the need for understanding the pathogenesis of aging and the risk factors related to age related neurodegeneration is increasing with definite certainty. Studies pertaining to age related neurodegeneration will play a role in mitigating the impending issues related to aging population. Studies have shown the relatively greater involvement of white matter compared to the grey matter with age and therefore the evaluation of white matter tracts will further shed light onto the processes that occur with aging