What is cognitive aging?
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Much like the wear and tear of an old set of car tires, your brain’s ability to carry the weight of your cognition – memory, decision-making, wisdom and learning – can begin to dull or change. This change is known as cognitive aging. It’s not necessarily a sign of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia – a decline in mental sharpness happens to all of us – but it can impact daily activities such as financial and health care decisions .
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