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What sets ‘SuperAgers’ apart? Their unusually large neurons.

Researchers autopsied 24 brains, including six from people known as “SuperAgers.” They found that SuperAgers had larger neurons than people almost 60 years their junior. They noted that further research is needed to understand how larger neurons are linked to preserved memory capacity in SuperAgers. Memory capacity typically declines with age. Around 40%Trusted Source of people aged

12 ways to keep your brain young

Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function. 1. Get mental stimulation Through research with mice and humans, scientists have found