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17 People who still feel mentally sharp and emotionally steady in their 80s all quit doing these 8 things before they turned 70

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Lachlan Brown @ Silicon Canals 1 place · today 17:00 EDT

People who still feel mentally sharp and emotionally steady in their 80s all quit doing these 8 things before they turned 70

While most people worry about what to add to their lives for healthy aging, the sharpest 80-somethings reveal they actually preserved their mental edge by strategically eliminating specific habits during their 60s—and these aren't the typical health tips you'd expect.

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