Scientists Uncover Why 'SuperAgers' Maintain Youthful Brains
TL;DR
A 25-year study reveals that superagers, individuals over 80 with memory skills of much younger people, have unique brain features such as resistance to Alzheimer's-related proteins, higher neuron concentrations, and less inflammation, which may explain their preserved cognitive abilities and could lead to new brain health interventions.
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