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Dementia researchers have looked into a variety of possible causes for the disease, from genetics to traumatic brain injuries. But one group, led by…
As the dementia research community scrambles to find a cure—or at least a treatment—for the disease, researchers are becoming more and more certain about…
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The well-known factors that contribute to the development of dementia include genetics, age, lifestyle and even environment. But more and more research is pointing…