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Stay super-young!

Some people think we lose our brain cells as we get older – but this isn’t true. Studies have shown people in their 60s and 70s experience a decrease in their mental capacity of less than 1% annually, which is very minimal!

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A recent psychological study of the “super-young” – that is, people who look, feel and behave decades younger than their age – highlights the key attributes to their youthful mental vigour. The super-young:

Think for themselves and are open to originality.

  • Have a positive self-image.

  • Work beyond retirement age.

  • Are adaptable and flexible.

  • Have a playful mental attitude.

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