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The surprising reason our memories become blurred as we age, according to new neuroscience research - PsyPost

Published by PsyPost By Eric W. Dolan · 3 September 2026 at 16:25
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The surprising reason our memories become blurred as we age, according to new neuroscience research - PsyPost
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Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how our minds age. A new brain scanning study shows that a mechanism designed to protect our memories eventually begins to blend them together, leading to everyday confusion.

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