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When the Brain Starts Adulting
It takes nearly three decades to build a fully-developed, adult brain. With all that effort, what’s so special about the end result?
  • BrainFacts/SfN
The Neurobiology of Aging
As we age, connections between brain cells weaken and cells can't communicate with each other as effectively, leading to problems with memory and cognitive ability.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
  • 4 min
CNS Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
How has the absence of disease affected the brain and aging since the early 19th century?
  • University of Texas: Neuroscience Online
Predicting Effects of Surgery on Cognition
Americans 65 and older undergo nearly 20 million surgeries each year, which frequently improve and sometimes save their lives. But the brain doesn’t always fare so well.
  • The Dana Foundation
Catharine Young: How Memories Form and How We Lose Them
Think back to a really vivid memory. Got it? Now try to remember what you had for lunch three weeks ago. That second memory probably isn’t as strong—but why not?
  • TED
  • 4 min
Samuel Cohen: Alzheimer's Is Not Normal Aging — and We Can Cure It
Researcher Samuel Cohen explains how Alzheimer’s differs from normal memory loss and how that may hold the key for future treatments.
  • TED
  • 8 min
Aging and the Normal Brain
Memory loss is a sign of an aging brain. But when does forgetting cross the line from normal aging to something more serious?
  • Coalition for the Life Sciences
  • 51 min
Can Hearing Loss Predict — or Lead to — Cognitive Decline?
Possible links between impaired hearing and loss of cognitive abilities raise the tantalizing possibility that restoring hearing could slow cognitive decline.
  • The Dana Foundation
The Secret Life of the Brain
Learn about the developing brain and how your brain changes throughout your lifetime with this comprehensive website.
  • PBS
What is 'Healthy' Cognitive Aging?
Even without a disease such as Alzheimer's, the aging brain does show signs of wear. Researchers look to the molecular level to see if they can slow the healthy, normal progress.
  • The Dana Foundation
The Multitasking Mind
You may think multitasking makes you more productive. In actuality, it slows you down, increases the mistakes you make, and temporarily changes the way your brain works.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Senior Olympian: 93-Year-Old Track Star Shows Physical & Mental Fitness
Meet Olga Kotelko, 93-year old track star, and see how she has maintained brain and body fitness.
  • Beckman Institute
The Rabbit in the Hat
My Grandmother once offered me her brain....

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