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The Shelley Irwin Show

What is healthy cognitive aging?

By Shelley Irwin

Published April 4, 2024 at 10:15 AM EDT

Neurologist Dr. Madhav Thambisetty with the McKnight Brain Research Foundation talks about this natural part of life.

What is healthy cognitive aging? Neurologist Dr. Madhav Thambisetty with the McKnight Brain Research Foundation talks about this natural part of life, growing evidence that lifestyle modifications may help protect brain health.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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