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2026-02-27 Science & Technology

Some 80-year-olds [Trump] still have razor-sharp brains ‐ and now scientists know why

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-02-27 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1803 views ] Top

1 I'll guess that include most (most but not all) Rantburg commenters.

We have a sharp group here!

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2026-02-27 01:08|| 2026-02-27 01:08|| Front Page Top

2 Bottom line as it appears:

.....maintaining good overall health by keeping systemic diseases in check, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise, and ensuring the elderly remain mentally active assume more importance."
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Posted by Besoeker 2026-02-27 01:15|| 2026-02-27 01:15|| Front Page Top

3 ...exercise...

There's that obscenity cropping up again. I thought we had filters here....

Posted by Mercutio 2026-02-27 09:04|| 2026-02-27 09:04|| Front Page Top

4 Exercise takes many forms, like jumping to conclusions, knee jerk commentary. I'm all good

Posted by Frank G 2026-02-27 09:56|| 2026-02-27 09:56|| Front Page Top

5 I recall a study that found that millionaires and wealth triggered a longevity gene.

Posted by mossomo 2026-02-27 15:10|| 2026-02-27 15:10|| Front Page Top

6 I had my annual healthcare screening yesterday and was asked to take a Medicare mandated mental acuity/Alzheimer test, which consisted of remember three words for over 3 minutes while distracted by other conversation, and then drawing a picture of a clock with all the numbers and showing the time of 11:10. Not exactly rocket science, but it did signal my entrance into the government designated "geezer zone" apparently!

Posted by NoMoreBS 2026-02-27 15:11|| 2026-02-27 15:11|| Front Page Top

7 Stay active and keep learning and people are amazed at how spry and sharp you are in old age.

Posted by DarthVader 2026-02-27 15:54|| 2026-02-27 15:54|| Front Page Top

8 Medicare mandated mental acuity/Alzheimer test

As described, I would have failed it at twelve years old. I’ve never been good at remembering uninteresting details — too many interesting details to lose track of first.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-02-27 16:33|| 2026-02-27 16:33|| Front Page Top

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