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Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds

Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds

Update: 2025-10-22
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Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.
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Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds

Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds