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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/nohup_me on 2025-10-11 17:44:45+00:00.

Original Title: Aged rats who lived in socially enriched environments throughout life retained better memory and cognitive flexibility than those housed alone, and performed just as well as young adults in memory tasks. Highlighting the importance of social interaction in protecting the aging brain