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The Anterior Midcingulate Cortex (AMCC) is gaining attention for its potential role in willpower and tenacity. Research indicates that people who successfully resist temptation exhibit increased activity and size of the AMCC over time, while those who fail to resist temptation show diminished activity. Notably, superagers—individuals maintaining cognitive function well into older age—exhibit a similar increase in AMCC size, suggesting this brain structure plays a significant role in both cognitive resilience and a broader will to live.