The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these people, ...

(CNN) — The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these ...

Older adults who remain cognitively sharp as they age have a genetic advantage over their peers, new research shows. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

Their name may sound like something out of a Marvel comic, but super-agers are the real deal—a rare group of adults over the age of 80 whose brains are winning the battle against Alzheimer’s disease.