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They are 80 years old with a 50-year-old brain: the surprising commonality of 'super-agers'
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They are 80 years old with a 50-year-old brain: the surprising commonality of 'super-agers'

So, there's this fascinating concept called 'super-agers'—people over 80 who have the memory capabilities of someone 20 to 30 years younger! A recent study from Northwestern University reveals that these individuals thrive thanks to their strong social connections. It's not just about diet or exercise; it's their extroverted nature and how they value relationships that seem to protect their cognitive health. Plus, they have more von Economo neurons, which are linked to social behavior, making them even more resilient against cognitive decline.
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