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Claim Text: “People who socialize more are more resistant to cognitive decline as they get older,” Dr. Rein said.
Simplified Text: Neuroscientist Ben Rein stated that people who socialize more are more resistant to cognitive decline as they age.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Ben Rein
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "field": "Neuroscience", "person": "Ben Rein" }
Subject Tags: Health Aging Neuroscience
UUID: c39e07ed-0ac4-4aa7-bb79-e6a6441bd6d7
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Created: September 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM (3 weeks ago)

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