Michigan's aging brains need more protection, poll shows
Most Michiganders 50 and older want to keep their brains healthy, but fewer than half know everyday habits can lower dementia risk, according to the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging.
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Most Michiganders 50 and older want to keep their brains healthy, but fewer than half know everyday habits can lower dementia risk, according to the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging.
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