| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| HTA ID | HTA-0509 |
| Title | Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain — Judith Horstman |
| Date | 2012 |
| Date Confidence | HIGH — "The Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain" published 2012 |
| Program | KRON 4 News Weekend |
| Station | KRON-TV, Channel 4, San Francisco |
| Duration | ~3:00 (estimated) |
| Format | Studio interview |
Henry interviews science writer Judith Horstman about her book on the aging brain. His opening is classic Henry — debunking a myth with humor: "Everybody knows that as we get old, our brain turns to mush. Well, that's not the case, actually." The piece explores current neuroscience on cognitive aging and the brain's resilience.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| People | Henry Tenenbaum (Reporter), Judith Horstman (Science Writer) |
| Organizations | KRON-TV, Scientific American |
| Locations | KRON studio |
| Subjects | Neuroscience, aging, brain health, science communication |
| Themes | Aging well, science vs. myth, cognitive resilience |
| Tone | Optimistic, curious, informative |
"Everybody knows that as we get old, our brain turns to mush. Well, that's not the case, actually."
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Transcript source | The Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain.txt |
| Video source | Not located |
| Storage location | Transcript: local (/KRON/) |
| Analysis mode | Transcript Only |
| Date analyzed | 2026-07-05 |
| Access notes | — |