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Jun 03, 2026

What Really Happens to Memory as We Age — and What Doesn't

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Some memory change is a normal part of growing older, and some is not. Occasionally blanking on a name, walking into a room and forgetting why, or needing a beat longer to recall a word are ordinary features of a healthy aging brain.