Studies suggest that an exclusive group called SuperAgers may hold clues to learning more about aging and age-related health issues. SuperAgers are people aged 80+ who exhibit cognitive function comparable to a middle-aged person and they typically exhibit less brain volume loss. Generally, a normally aging adult will lose around 2.24% of brain volume per year, however, the SuperAgers only lost around 1.06%. It was suggested that because the SuperAgers lose their brain volume more slowly than their peers they may be better protected from dementia. SuperAgers also tend to be social butterflies, reporting that they enjoy maintaining strong bonds and social relationships with both friends and family.

Source: The Guardian December 21, 2023 20:44 UTC