Most people's minds function at a high level even in their later years, according to researcher Timothy Salthouse.
研究人员蒂莫西·索尔特豪斯称，大多数人即使到了晚年，思维能力仍处于较高水平。
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"By following individuals over time," Salthouse said, "we gain insight in cognition changes, and may possibly discover ways to slow the rate of decline."
Professor Timothy Salthouse said the results suggested that therapies designed to prevent orreverse age-related conditions may need to start earlier, long before people become pensioners.