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Re:Exercise 'keeps the mind sharp' in over-50s, study finds by toomanybeersies on Tuesday April 25, 2017 @05:52PM (#14198443)
As a counterpoint, my (surviving) grandparents have had exactly the same lifestyle since retirement (TV all day) and are in their 80's.

My grandmother is relatively fit, looks the same as she did 10 years ago. My grandfather is currently in hospital with his 3rd stroke, dementia, and diabetes.

Age just hits some people harder than others.

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Re:Exercise 'keeps the mind sharp' in over-50s, study finds by itchyouch on Wednesday April 26, 2017 @12:19PM (#14204377)
While genetics plays a large part, I think nutrient density of foods paired with activity is the thing to look at. The body is a big ball of chemical reactions and having limiting reagents in crucial biological processes would be obvious in causing issues.
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