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Apr 2
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Keeping your brain healthy as you age, w...

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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What are the most important things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia and keep your brain healthy as you grow older? Neuropsychologist Vonetta Dotson, PhD, talks about what a healthy brain looks like; why you’re never too young – or old – to think about brain health; why physical activity, mental activity, and social engagement are all key; the relati ... Show More
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