Science Daily·3 min read·medium
Superagers keep youthful memories but their DNA does not explain why
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A study of 'SuperAgers'—older adults with exceptional memory—found that their cognitive abilities cannot be explained solely by a low genetic risk for Alzheimer's. The findings emphasize the need to look beyond DNA to understand protective factors for brain health.
Many people expect memory to fade as a normal part of aging. Yet some older adults, called SuperAgers, reach their 80s and 90s with memory abilities that match or even exceed those of people in their 50s and 60s.
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