A 25-year Northwestern study of people over 80 with memory as sharp as adults decades younger found that diet and exercise habits varied widely among them, but strong social connection was the one trait they consistently shared

Newsylist Editorial Desk. (2026, August 3, 2026). A 25-year Northwestern study of people over 80 with memory as sharp as adults decades younger found that diet and exercise habits varied widely among them, but strong social connection was the one trait they consistently shared: Why it's trending. Newsylist. https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-08-03/a-25-year-northwestern-study-of-people-over-80-with-memory-as-sharp-as-adults

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  author = {Newsylist Editorial Desk},
  title = {{A 25-year Northwestern study of people over 80 with memory as sharp as adults decades younger found that diet and exercise habits varied widely among them, but strong social connection was the one trait they consistently shared}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-08-03/a-25-year-northwestern-study-of-people-over-80-with-memory-as-sharp-as-adults},
  note = {Tracked across 4 independent newsrooms}
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