‘SuperAgers’ stay mentally sharp well past 80, as scientists reveal the reason
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→ Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why
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→ 5 ways to preserve vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist
SuperAger Ralph Rehbock sits with his wife in his home. (Shane Collins, Northwestern University)
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Conversation starters
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Medical advances
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More than 59% of women may have high blood pressure by 2050, according to a new report from the American Heart Association.
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