Over the past few months there have been conversations centered around brainspan (the length of time neural networks maintain the capacity for clear thinking, emotional regulation, sound judgment, and adaptive behavior)—> healthspan (the years someone remains physically healthy and free from major disease)—> lifespan (the total number of years a person lives). Healthspan and lifespan have generated a lot of discussion. Unfortunately, brainspan hasn’t gotten enough attention

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