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Speaking Two Languages May Affect Dementia Risk in an Unexpected Way


Why do some people maintain good memories and have healthy brains even as they age? Research that my colleagues and I recently published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, explored the effects and interactions of social, linguistic, and endocrinological factors on cognitive health.

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