Stanford scientists identify two distinct brain pathways that explain memory differences in older adults

Stanford scientists identify two distinct brain pathways that explain memory differences in older adults

A new study from Stanford University sheds light on why some older adults maintain strong memory while others struggle, even when both groups appear equally healthy. Researchers found that differences in memory performance among cognitively healthy seniors can be explained by two separate brain-based pathways: one involving early biological changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and another related to the brain’s capacity to focus attentio…