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8. In the Habit

Uncharted with Hannah Fry

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The Hidden Connection Between Early Writing and Dementia Risk

This chapter examines the extraordinary case of a nun with severe brain damage who maintained cognitive vitality throughout her life. It highlights the role of lifelong learning in building cognitive reserve and reveals how the complexity of autobiographical writing may serve as a predictor for Alzheimer's development.

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