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Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age

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Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age

Our cognitive abilities change as we grow older. University of Arizona neuropsychology professor Matthew Grilli says some mental functions improve for people over the age of 65, and describes how thinking skills benefit from physical and mental exercise.

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