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Many Americans worried about brain health
A new national survey released by the Alzheimer’s Association shows that Americans aged 55-64 rank brain and memory health as their second greatest health worry as they age. Yet only half say they are actually doing something about keeping their
brain healthy.
- Alzheimer’s Association news release

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Most adults try to boost the old memory
More than half of Americans polled say they make an effort to engage in activities that help boost memory, according to a survey released today by the Alzheimer's Association. This story appears in the Nov. 15 edition of USA Today but is not available online. The text is reproduced here.
- USA TODAY

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High doses of vitamin E may slightly increase risk of death
Taking more than 400 international units of vitamin E each day may slightly increase a person’s risk of dying, according to a study reported at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association. The small increase applied to death from all causes.
- Alzheimer’s Association Research News

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