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It May Be Easier To Strengthen Your Brain Than Scientists Once Thought

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Zhané Slambee

Overview

People have long assumed cognitive decline was an unavoidable part of aging, something to endure rather than improve. But emerging research is overturning that idea, revealing that the adult brain may be far more adaptable and capable of change than scientists once thought. New research adds compelling evidence to this shift, following nearly 4,000 adults over three years to measure changes in brain health—and the results suggest your daily habits may play a bigger role in long-term brain function than previously thought. The authors of this new study describe extending brain health span as "critical to aligning health span with lifespan." Read the full article at MindBodyGreen

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