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Seven rules to avoid dementia
Just as we save money for a rainy day we need to grow our cognitive reserves for older age. Those who have built, grown and replenished these reserves from an early age do better cognitively later in life, even if their brains show signs of disease.
How to avoid dementia
The lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care makes global efforts to improve the lives of people with dementia and their caregivers.
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