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To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight
A study published in the May 2008 issue of Obesity Reviews shows that weight matters when it comes to warding off dementia: Obese people have an 80% increased risk for Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal weight.
A study published in the May 2008 issue of Obesity Reviews shows that weight matters when it comes to warding off dementia: Obese people have an 80% increased risk for Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal weight.
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