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80-year-old ‘SuperAger’ brain operates like that of a 50-year-old. Here’s why

Why does the brain of some people stay sharp into their 80s and beyond? An expert explains what 25 years of exploring the brain tissue of “SuperAgers” has discovered.

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New research reveals clues about memory and longevity from the brains of 'SuperAgers'

According to her Fitbit, she still manages to sleep an average of 7½ hours a night.At 85, Yackley is a “SuperAger.” That is, someone who is 80 or older and retains the memory capacity — based on delayed word recall testing — of a person at least two to three decades younger.

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Superagers’ brains offer clues to cognitive resilience, and possible treatments, researchers say

Some octogenarians have exceptionally sharp memories, even sharper than people who are decades younger. A new analysis of their brains could help explain why.

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SuperAgers over 80 show memory equal to adults in their 50s, study finds

A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.

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Who Are The SuperAgers? Study Finds The Secret Behind Their Sharp Memory

Ageing can slow down our brains and their functions. It is one of the reasons why most people 50 and above are at a higher risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. But sometimes,

Study Finds Special Brain Traits of 'SuperAgers.' Here's How They Avoid Dementia

A study that began in the year 2000 is finally paying off. Northwestern University's SuperAger program has been in the works ...

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Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have the Memory of 50-Year-Olds

For 25 years, scientists have studied “SuperAgers”—people aged 80 and above whose memory rivals those decades younger.

These special traits may shield ‘SuperAgers’ from dementia — how they could lead to new Alzheimer’s tools

SuperAgers also boast more von economo neurons (specialized cells associated with fast, intuitive social judgments), larger entorhinal neurons (crucial for memory) and less activated microglia (immune ...

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The first 25 years of SuperAger research show cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging

For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying individuals aged 80 and older—dubbed "SuperAgers"—to ...

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“SuperAgers” Show Cognitive Decline Is Not an Inevitable Part of Aging

In a new study, researchers show that these individuals display memory performance comparable to those at least 30 years ...

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My mother-in-law is a 'SuperAger' and has the memory of someone much younger. She says 3 things have kept her sharp at 104.

My mother-in-law is over 100 years old, but her mind is sharp. She owes it to her "everything in moderation" mantra, her ...

This superager was 95, but had a biological age of 75: Why this fit group qualifies for procedures done on people in their 70s

He did it with a disciplined lifestyle. Most claims of reverse-ageing by geriatric wellness companies are misleading and not ...

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‘Superager’ brains could hold the key to staying sharp in old age

WASHINGTON — It’s pretty extraordinary for people in their 80s and 90s to keep the same sharp memory as someone several decades younger, and now scientists are peeking into the brains o… ...

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Bay Area "superager" takes part in study that may hold keys to living a ...

A so-called "SuperAger" from Albany in her 90s is hoping to shed light on the keys to living a long life. At age 97, Charlotte Goode is still walking, taking care of her own apartment and holds a ...

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