Scientists Hope to Create a Health ‘Scorecard’ for Dementia Risk (VIDEO)

University of California - Davis Health

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An important new study of diverse communities is looking at how brain changes, genetics and other factors contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The results could affect millions. Among people 65 and older, about 1 in 9 has Alzheimer’s disease.

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