How SuperAgers Keep Their Brains Young (Backed by 25 Years of Research)

What if you could be 85 and think like you’re 55?

This week on the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia and Don dive into the fascinating science of SuperAgers — people in their 80s whose brains function decades younger.

We break down the 25-year Northwestern study on SuperAgers and explore:

• Why resilience (not just optimization) is the key to aging well

• How stress can strengthen the brain instead of breaking it

• The role of mitochondria in keeping neurons firing like you’re younger

• The overlooked importance of social fitness in longevity

SuperAgers don’t rely on fancy tech or hacks — they build resilience through simple, consistent habits that keep the mind, body, and spirit sharp.

👉 Comment and let us know: Do you know a SuperAger in your life?

Superager study

Story in Northwestern Magazine

Who's the 90% Healthy Podcast for?

It’s for anyone sick of counting every calorie, tracking too many stats, or not even wanting to start, yet ready to stop feeling just "MEH". Klaudia and Don invite you to build resilient health that bends with real life. No rigid rules. No guilt. Just simple 1% shifts that create a strong foundation, so you can sleep like a baby, perform like a boss. and feel damn good (without losing your mind). We cut through the noise, bring you real science (not TikTok trends), and make it easy to understand what works for the long run.

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