#superagers

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People aged 95 and over show stronger brain connectivity Superagers, people aged 95 and older, showed more activation between their left and right frontoparietal control network in their brains than their younger counterparts. The superior connectivity contributed to better performance on visuospatial cognitive tasks, a new study reports.

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The Neuroscience Behind Superaging

A recent study examines the science behind superagers and why they perform better on cognitive testing and memory recall, comparable to young adults.

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

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.

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New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Hippocampal neurogenesis continues to occur well into old age, and in those with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found evidence of neurogenesis in people up to the age of 99. While neurogenesis continues to occur in those with Alzheimer’s disease, it is significantly reduced compared to those who have normal cognitive function.

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

The findings challenge previous research that claims the human lifespan has a final cut-off point.

The research is in Science. (full access paywall)

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Super-Ager Study Offers Genetic Clues to Performance

Recent studies have shown that these SuperAgers have less evidence of brain atrophy.

The research is in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. (full open access)

[humanityhiker]

Brain Health Updates - 03/05/2026

Here are the latest brain health updates. Northwestern University has been at the forefront of studying the lifestyle behaviors that keep a person mentally vibrant into their nineties and beyond. Now they have a study to partially reveal the physiology behind that. Need further proof that nature is good for brain health? Here you go.

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Good night, sweet prince: Remembering long life of treasured friend

"Earlier this month, and just five weeks before his 102nd birthday, my long-time friend and confidante Bascom Biggers III died."

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