Aging

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It takes nearly three decades to build a fully-developed, adult brain. With all that effort, what’s so special about the end result?

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The Rabbit in the Hat

My Grandmother once offered me her brain....

The Brain's Green Thumb

Understanding how new neurons integrate into existing brain regions may hold the secret to restoring brain function after injury or disease.

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Is every dementia the same as Alzheimer's disease?

Dementia is a description of any progressive disorder that takes away a person’s cognitive and functional abilities.

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Aging: Changes in Intellectual Capacity

From the first large studies monitoring the mental functioning of the same group of healthy humans over many years, scientists have uncovered unexpected results.

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Aging in Different Ways

Neuroscientists believe that the brain can remain relatively healthy and full-functioning as it ages.

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What We Know — and Don’t Know — About Aging

Our best insights into how the normal brain ages come from long-term studies of the nervous system that began decades ago.

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Trophic Factors

Molecules that are important in brain development may help treat or prevent brain injuries and disorders.

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Does playing games keep your brain young?

Crossword puzzles and similar games can help you learn words and improve specific skills, but they won't enhance overall brain function.

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