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Scientists Found a Way to Keep the Brain Younger Despite Chronic Pain
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Scientists Found a Way to Keep the Brain Younger Despite Chronic Pain
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Scientists Found a Way to Keep the Brain Younger Despite Chronic Pain
Chronic pain has long been linked to faster brain aging, but new research suggests that outcome may not be inevitable. In a two-year study tracking adults with varying levels of chronic pain, researchers found that people who practiced certain everyday habits had brains that appeared years younger on MRI scans, in some cases up to eight years younger than their actual age. Even more surprising, these benefits showed up regardless of how severe a person’s pain was. The findings hint that lifestyle choices and social factors may matter more for brain aging than pain alone, raising an unexpected question about how much control people really have over keeping their brains younger as they age.
Healthy Fact of the Day: Regularly spending time in quiet reflection can improve focus, emotional balance, and decision making. Allowing your mind to slow down helps reduce mental overload and supports clearer thinking throughout the day.