The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain

It's generally assumed that our brains become less sharp as we age, but a new book suggests the brain can actually improve with age, and that the middle-aged brain is surprisingly stronger in some areas than the younger brain.

Guests

• Barbara Strauch: Deputy science editor for the New York Times and author of "The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain."

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Resources

• About Barbara Strauch