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hemispheric asymmetry reduction in older adults

hemispheric asymmetry reduction in older adults Hemispheric asymmetry reduction in older adults (HAROLD) is an age-related pattern in which brain activity becomes less strongly concentrated in one hemisphere during cognitive tasks.

Hemispheric asymmetry reduction in older adults (HAROLD) is an age-related pattern in which brain activity becomes less strongly concentrated in one hemisphere during cognitive tasks. In the packet, it is described as a neurocompensatory process, meaning this reduced lateralization may help support performance in older adults.