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Successful Aging

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What’s it about?

A neuroscientist reveals why aging isn't decline but a trade-off: you lose speed but gain wisdom, emotional stability, and a richer, more integrated mind.

You’ll learn

  • Fluid intelligence declines, crystallized grows
  • Build cognitive reserve with novel challenges
  • Social connection is brain's best medicine
  • Exercise and sleep are cognitive investments