Aging and the Brain
Does the brain change as we age? There's good news for anyone interested in maintaining brain health in the second half of life.
Recent Articles on Staying Sharp
How Aging Changes the Brain
Learn how aging changes our brains and what you can do to keep your memory sharp.
How Aging Affects Memory
To understand how aging affects memory, we need to look at natural changes in the brain and how we store memories.
How Free Radicals Can Harm the Brain
Scientific evidence shows that oxidative damage may play a part in many brain-related diseases.
How Our Brains Improve With Age
Brain researchers have learned that our brains are just as capable of learning in the second half of life as in the first half.
Myths About Aging and the Brain
Facts versus myths about how our brains age.
Aging Successfully
Practice these memory skills to enhance learning and to help make remembering easier.
Websites, Books and Organizations
Find useful resources to learn more about brain health in later life and to locate help and support.
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