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Study Reveals 'SuperAgers' Defy Aging with Sharp Memory

10/26/2025

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A Northwestern University study identifies "SuperAgers"—individuals over 80 with memory skills like those in their 50s.
The study reports that SuperAgers often lack amyloid and tau buildup, common in Alzheimer's.
The research notes thicker anterior cingulate cortices in SuperAgers, linked to decision-making and emotion.
The study suggests social engagement and intellectual activity contribute to cognitive resilience.
The findings were published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

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A Northwestern University study identifies "SuperAgers"—individuals over 80 with memory skills like those in their 50s.
The study reports that SuperAgers often lack amyloid and tau buildup, common in Alzheimer's.
The research notes thicker anterior cingulate cortices in SuperAgers, linked to decision-making and emotion.
The study suggests social engagement and intellectual activity contribute to cognitive resilience.
The findings were published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.