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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Aging is not linear; what you believe matters
Aging is not linear; what you believe matters
"Nearly half of adults over 65 got physically or cognitively better over 12 years. The thing that predicted who did so had nothing to do with genetics, exercise, or education. It was what they believed about getting older.
📄 Levy, B.R. & Slade, M.D. (2026). Aging Redefined: Cognitive and Physical Improvement with Positive Age Beliefs. Geriatrics."