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Intense mental exercise may be able to offset the effects of aging, research finds

Intense mental exercise may be able to offset the effects of aging, research finds

Update: 2025-10-171
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A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making.
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Intense mental exercise may be able to offset the effects of aging, research finds

Intense mental exercise may be able to offset the effects of aging, research finds