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Superagers

“SuperAgers” have excellent cognitive skills past the age of 80.

Aired 12/07/2022

QED With Dr. B

Superagers

Clip: Season 2 Episode 7 | 6m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

“SuperAgers” have excellent cognitive skills past the age of 80.

Cognitive decline is a common worry of aging people. But researchers like Dr. Emily Rogalski are studying a group of humans called “SuperAgers” who have excellent cognitive skills past the age of 80. She explains how her lab is seeking to better understand what may help people to be SuperAgers.

Aired 12/07/2022

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