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Do you get more neurons as you age? Separating myth from scientific reality

Scientific dogma once held that the brain's neuron count was fixed for life, but a landmark 2018 Columbia University study of human brains challenged this by showing that neurogenesis, or the birth of new neurons, persists into later life. So, do you get more neurons as you age? The surprising truth is that while the process slows, it does not stop completely for healthy seniors.

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At what age do you start to lose brain cells? The truth about cognitive aging

The idea that you start to lose brain cells rapidly after a certain age is a widespread misconception, but new research reveals a more complex picture. The brain begins to change subtly in our 30s and 40s, a natural process rather than a sudden decline, and understanding these shifts is key to proactive healthy aging and robust senior care.

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What Age Do Brain Cells Stop Regenerating? The Science of Neurogenesis

For decades, it was a widely held belief that adults were born with a finite number of neurons and that the process of creating new brain cells, or neurogenesis, ceased after adolescence. Modern research, however, reveals a more hopeful and nuanced answer to the question of **what age do brain cells stop regenerating**.

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