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July 31, 2026 – New research from the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas challenges a long held assumption that memory loss, or a reduction of cognitive abilities, is a natural part of the aging process.
In the UT-Dallas study, involving nearly 4,000 adults between the ages of 19 and 94, researchers found that the brain retains the capacity to improve throughout life. Researchers found similar upward gains in participants in their 20s and those in their 80s, suggesting that brain health isn’t fixed — it’s something people actively shape throughout their lives through daily habits and intentional choices.
Dr. Lori Cook is the director of clinical research at UTD’s Center for BrainHealth. She joined NTX Now’s Ron Corning to give five tips for how anyone, at any age, can improve their memory and brain health.
