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Can Cognitive and Physical Activity in Midlife Reduce the Risk of Dementia in Later Years? Researchers Say Yes

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Date: Monday, February 25, 2019
Author: News Now Staff

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Date: February 25, 2019
Contact:  news@apta.org
Content Type:  Review

Symptoms & Conditions

Dementia

Topics

Prevention and Wellness

Author(s)

News Now Staff

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