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‘Superagers’ over 80 have the memory and brain connectivity of twenty-somethings

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 9, 2019

Both the default mode network and salience network in superagers had stronger connectivity than typical older adults and similar connectivity as younger adults. Superagers performed similarly to young adults and better than typical older adults in recognition and episodic memory tasks. ... Read More...

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The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2019

Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.... Read More...

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The Odds of Living to 110 Plus Level Out Once You Hit 105

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2018

Researchers report death rates slow after the age of 105. The study reveals there appears to be no fixed limit to the human life span yet in sight. ... Read More...

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Close Friends Linked to a Sharper Memory

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2017

A new PLOS ONE study reports superagers who maintain positive friendships have better cognitive ability and slower memory decline that peers who do not maintain strong social networks. ... Read More...

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A Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not Beyond

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2017

A new study challenges previous research into the role of the FOXO3 gene in super-aging. Researchers found the gene did, to a degree, play a role in longevity, but did not affect living to ages 96+ in men or 100+ in women.... Read More...

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SuperAger Brains Shrink More Slowly Than Peers’ Brains

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2017

Typical agers lose brain volume twice as fast as SuperAgers, a new study reports.... Read More...

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‘Superagers’ over 80 have the memory and brain connectivity of twenty-somethings

The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

The Odds of Living to 110 Plus Level Out Once You Hit 105

A Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not Beyond

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