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Aug 2025
1h 19m

The Best Years of Your Life

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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Aging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlooks and emotions also change as we age, often in ways that boost our well-being. This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with psychologist Laura Carstensen, who helps us unpack the science behind this surprising finding, and shares what all of us can learn from older people. Then, as part of our ongoing s ... Show More
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