Dossier
SuperAgers
Coverage of SuperAgers in the Nexus archive.
- Superagers keep youthful memories but their DNA does not explain why
Scientists found that SuperAgers, who have exceptional memories, do not have distinct genetic factors compared to typical older adults. Their memory retention may be due to unknown protective elements related to the brain, body, lifestyle, and environment.
- These 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists now know why
A rare group of adults over 80, known as SuperAgers, exhibit memory abilities comparable to those of 50-year-olds. Their brains resist Alzheimer’s-related damage, with social lifestyles and unique brain biology potentially preserving cognitive function. Scientists suggest these findings could lead to strategies for delaying or preventing dementia.