Superagers maintain cognitive abilities by having larger brain area linked to perseverance

What was said

"The anterior midsulate cortex which seems to maintain or increase volume as superagers age and they hold on to their memory. And what we understand of that structure, it's involved in pushing into friction, pushing oneself to do something that's hard or not desirable for oneself."

Neuroscience research identifies the anterior mid-cingulate cortex as a key differentiator in cognitive aging. This brain region, associated with willingness to engage difficult challenges, maintains or grows in superagers while shrinking in typical aging. The finding suggests that consistently pursuing difficult tasks may preserve brain structure and function.