Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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We used to think aging inevitably led to memory loss, but a small group of people—known as SuperAgers—are defying the odds. These individuals, all over 80, have the memory performance of someone in the 50s. The question is: how?


One of the leading experts studying SuperAgers is University of Chicago neurologist Emily Rogalski. She explores the fascinating science behind SuperAgers—uncovering what makes their physical brains different and how their lifestyle choices could be the key to a having a sharper, healthier brain well into old age.

00:00 Introduction to SuperAgers
00:37 Defining Super Agers with a neurologist
01:31 Positive Trajectories of Aging
02:00 Exploring the Aging Spectrum
02:48 The Science of Super Agers
03:29 Understanding Brain Aging
07:32 Cortical Thickness and Super Agers
09:55 Psychosocial and Lifestyle Factors
18:35 Future Directions and Precision Medicine
21:26 Conclusion and Call to Action