Can you become a “super-ager”?

Super-agers are individuals known to maintain peak mental prowess well into their 90s and avoid dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. While genetics play a big part in super-agers’ cognitive health, adopting healthy lifestyle habits also contributes, and other people might be able to improve their brain health in the same way. These habits include exercising regularly, following a plant-based diet, being social, adopting mentally challenging activities, and getting adequate sleep.

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