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Baby Boomers' Alzheimer's Risk

The Alzheimer's Association reports that 18% of baby boomers can expect to develop some form of dementia. Learn the reasons behind the high numbers with Dr. Gary Small of UCLA.

Drink and Gossip for Better Memory

Feel like your memory's not what it used to be? Here are tips, from drinking alcohol and green tea to gossiping, that may help your brain to better store information.

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