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UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO:

Blood moves through our body in tubes comprising “the vascular system.” See why vascular leaks or clogs trigger vascular dementia, stroke and heart attacks. Learn how to keep your vascular system clean, strong and healthy.

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It’s Not Alzheimer’s. It’s Just MCI.

Twenty percent of people over 65 have mild memory and thinking problems that don’t interfere with day-to-day life. Doctors call this MCI, short for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Find out more about what it is and what to do about it.

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Vascular Dementia 101

EXCEPTIONAL VASCULAR DEMENTIA VIDEO ANIMATION: Vascular deterioration in brains affects nearly everyone by 70. Aging arteries can trigger Vascular Dementia, or Vascular Cognitive Impairment. See the basics on its causes. Learn some tips on how to prevent it.

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