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A study of 1100 volunteers over 65 demonstrated brain exercise can slow mental decline.
The mental workouts also masked some dementia symptoms.
Is that a good thing?
See what The UCLA Center on Aging's Dr. Gary Small has to say about it.
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Week of December 11 - December 18, 2011
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