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The Role Of Prevention In Curing Alzheimer's Disease

Consider These Daily Habits To Avoid Alzheimer's

As individuals continue to live longer, millions of baby boomers are drawing attention to the number one risk factor of Alzheimer's disease: Age. "CBS This Morning" reports that 5.4 million Americans currently suffer from the disease, one that will cost the U.S. $200 billion this year alone. UCLA Longevity Center director Dr. Gary Small discusses the everyday decisions we can make to keep our brains healthy.

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