Bad Habits That Can Hurt Your Brain

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Alzheimer’s Society: “Am I at risk of developing dementia?”
Better Hearing Institute: “What’s the link between hearing loss and cognitive function?”
BioMed Central: “Western diet is associated with a smaller hippocampus: a longitudinal investigation.”
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World Health Organization: “Make Listening Safe.”
Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on August 14, 2018
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