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Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age

Our cognitive abilities change as we grow older.
by Tony Perkins

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Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age.

This episode is supported by the The Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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Episode 412: University of Arizona neuropsychology professor Matthew Grilli

Our cognitive abilities change as we grow older. University of Arizona neuropsychology professor Matthew Grilli says some mental functions improve for people over the age of 65, and describes how thinking skills benefit from physical and mental exercise.

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