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Intense mental exercise may be able to offset the effects of aging, research finds

A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making.

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Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.