Relating to the scientific study of aging and old age, focusing on the biological and medical aspects of growing older.
From Greek geron (old man) + logos (study) + -ic (relating to). The term emerged in early 20th century medicine as scientists began systematically studying aging processes.
Gerontologic research has found that your brain can still grow new neurons well into old age, completely overturning the old belief that you're stuck with the same neurons forever.
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