Can you become a "super-ager"? Some people live into their 90s with no signs of cognitive decline. What makes them special? (cover story)

BRAIN physiology; MENTAL health; HEALTH status indicators; BEHAVIOR modification; COGNITION disorders in old age; HEALTH behavior; FOOD habits; QUALITY of life; INTERPERSONAL relations; SLEEP quality; COGNITIVE aging; PHYSICAL activity; DIET; SOCIAL participation; OLD age

The article discusses research published in the November 2021 issue of the journal "Cerebral Cortex" which examined the memory and cognitive skills of super-agers. The study looked into the activity of the different brain areas of super-agers using functional magnetic resonance imaging. It offers a look into the healthy daily habits of super-agers that help protect the brain, that include eating superfoods, engaging in physical activity, having more social interactions and getting good sleep.