Should we consider aging a natural part of life or an illness? - When it comes to the brain, research has tended to focus on the negative side of aging - Alzheimers disease, for example. Yet all of us know individuals who continue to be mentally sharp their whole lives. And history repeatedly offers proof—Titian, Socrates, da Vinci, and so on - that great creativity and insight can come with maturity. This special issue of Science therefore looks at the mechanisms and contexts of successful brain aging. The developmental trajectory of the brain through the entire life span is affected by genetic, physical, and psychological factors. One thing we know already is that our mental lives benefit when we lead lives that are not only physically healthy but also intellectually challenging and socially engaged...
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 17:35:25 +0000
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