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Exercise in People Age 65 Years and Older Is Associated with Lower Risk for Dementia
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Dementia is a condition that affects memory and thinking enough to interfere with normal daily activities. About 1 of every 10 Americans older than 65 years of age has some …
