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SuperAgers’ brains have one special ability, study finds
Medical News Today
March 4, 2026
As we age, it’s not uncommon for the brain to change in ways that can negatively impact our cognition. However, there is one population known as “SuperAgers” who are adults ages 80 and older who tend to have the opposite occur in their brains. Past studies show that SuperAgers may experience slower brain atrophy, lower brain volume loss, and reduced neuroinflammation. Now a new study published in the journal Nature has found that SuperAgers also grow more neurons than other older adults groups, helping to keep their brains healthy.