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    • Understanding normal brain aging is crucial for intervention.

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    • To review current research on aging brain changes.
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    • Literature review of recent neuroscience research.
    • Analysis of studies on neural mechanisms of cognitive decline.
    • Synthesis of findings related to neurogenesis and aging.

    Main Results:

    • Neurogenesis is possible throughout the lifespan.
    • New brain cells can form even in later life.
    • This challenges previous assumptions about irreversible brain aging.

    Conclusions:

    • Lifelong neurogenesis offers a potential pathway to mitigate age-related cognitive decline.
    • Nurses and health professionals can play a key role in promoting behaviors that support brain health.
    • Interventions may slow or reverse detrimental changes in the aging brain.