Do Brain Exercises Hide Dementia or Fight It?

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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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