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Frequent brain stimulation in old age reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease
06-27-2007 · EurekAlert!How often old people read a newspaper, play chess, or engage in other mentally stimulating activities is related to risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published June 27, 2007, in the online edition of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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