‘Super-agers’ reveal how to stay sharp as you get older | CBC News

Super‑agers—people over 80 who retain memory skills of those in their 40s—are the focus of the SuperAging Research Initiative, headed by Angela Roberts of Western University in London, Ontario. The study enrolled 24 participants, comparing brain MRI scans to 12 age‑matched controls and found a slower atrophy rate in memory‑related regions. Morry Kernerman, a 101‑year‑old violinist from Toronto, attributes his sharp cognition to lifelong music practice, daily exercise averaging 36 minutes of moderate‑to‑vigorous activity, and active social engagement. His routine includes YouTube‑based music study, morning bike workouts, and volunteer teaching trips to Cartagena, Colombia. Researchers say that meaningful hobbies, physical activity, and social connection are key factors that help super‑agers maintain independence and cognitive health.