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Nun Study Reveals Brain Secrets | Raleigh News
Discover how a groundbreaking study of Catholic nuns is reshaping dementia research—revealing that lifelong mental engagement can build cognitive reserve, shielding brains from Alzheimer’s symptoms even with visible disease. With over 600 brain autopsies, it’s the largest Alzheimer’s tissue collection ever, uncovering links between diet, folate, and brain aging—and proving that education, stimulation, and nutrition are key to healthy brain longevity. Though no living sisters are being tested today, their legacy lives on through ongoing neuropathology research and inspiring future discoveries…
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