Why some ‘super ager’ folks keep their minds dementia-free

Feb 23, 2021

(HealthDay)—Researchers may have uncovered a key reason some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist the buildup of certain proteins that mark Alzheimer’s disease.

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Why some ‘super ager’ folks keep their minds dementia-free

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