Maintaining Cognitive Health
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This is the fifth part in a series addressing the most common health concerns as we age. Previous parts have discussed cardiovascular disease, weight loss and blood sugar. In this installment, I will discuss cognitive health and the steps we can take to improve brain function as we age. Cognitive health is vital to independence, productivity and quality of life. The thought of losing cherished memories and the ability to be self-reliant makes dementia one of the most feared age-related conditions.
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تاریخ انتشار 2012