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Scientists discover a hidden brain shift that begins around age 50

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ScienceDaily reports that scientists have identified a significant shift in the brain's immune system beginning around age fifty. In the memory center, long-established immune cells are gradually replaced by more inflammatory types. This change may help explain the connection between normal aging and Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260806050700.htm

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