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Why don’t we ever hear about the brain functions that IMPROVE with age? Yes, that’s right. Everything does NOT go downhill as we get older. Some — and only some — aspects of brain function may [...]

Be careful what you think — our assumptions about ageing actually influence how we age. Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer tested whether cultural stereotypes contributed to memory [...]

Our beliefs — especially about ourselves and our abilities — have a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. A 21 year study involving 60 000 people found that people’s judgements about [...]