Study of nearly 4,000 adults finds brain health can improve at any age, including the 90s
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A three-year study from UT Dallas' Center for BrainHealth, published in Scientific Reports, tracked 3,966 adults aged 19-94 and found that brain health and cognitive abilities can continue to improve even into one's 90s. Participants who spent just a few minutes daily on brain-training activities showed measurable gains in thinking clarity, emotional well-being, and sense of purpose, challenging the common belief that mental decline is inevitable with aging.
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Twitter / XStudy of nearly 4,000 adults finds brain health can improve at any age, including the 90ssciencedaily.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledGetting older does not automatically mean losing mental sharpness.
Brain health and cognitive abilities can continue to improve throughout life.
Researchers found measurable gains across multiple aspects of brain health, including thinking clarity, emotional well-being, and sense of purpose.
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