Want to be a memory maintainer in old age? Take care of your brain and your body, experts say

Most of us assume that our memories get worse as we grow older, but it’s not as simple as that. Experts say that certain kinds of memories become harder to remember as we age, but the ability to retain memories remains intact — especially when people take steps to keep their brains and bodies healthy.

Want to be a memory maintainer in old age? Take care of your brain and your body, experts say
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Most of us assume that our memories get worse as we grow older, but it’s not as simple as that. Experts say that certain kinds of memories become harder to remember as we age, but the ability to retain memories remains intact — especially when people take steps to keep their brains and bodies healthy.