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Mar 26, 2025
Verbal Fluency Selectively Predicts Survival in Old and Very Old Age
A new study shows that among the various cognitive abilities, language fluency in particular is associated with a longer life in old age.
Source
Ghisletta, P., Aichele, S., Gerstorf, D., Carollo, A., & Lindenberger, U. (2025). Verbal Fluency Selectively Predicts Survival in Old and Very Old Age. Psychological Science, 36 (2), 87-101. https://doi.org/10.1177/09567976241311923 (original work published 2025)
