[LINK] New research finds some brain functions actually improve with age

[Antony Barry]

On 23/02/2007, at 9:40 AM, Kim Holburn wrote:

>> But it's not all doom and gloom. An emerging body of research  
>> shows that a surprising array of mental functions hold up well  
>> into old age, while others actually get better. Vocabulary  
>> improves, as do other verbal abilities such as facility with  
>> synonyms and antonyms. Older brains are packed with more so-called  
>> expert knowledge _ information relevant to your occupation or hobby.


Gosh and I though I was turning into a silly old duffer and I might  
become a wise old sage instead :-)

Tony

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