7979Many of us assume that, like crow’s-
feet and love handles, memory loss
is inevitable as we get older. But
recent research—published in the
journal Cell Stem Cell—suggests
that older adults generate just as
many new brain cells as younger
people. “It’s good news because
it proves that we can keep making
memories and boost our health,
no matter our age, especially if we
embrace a healthy lifestyle,” says
Zaldy Tan, M.D., M.P.H., medical
director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s
and Dementia Care Program.