Mental activity. 81-year-old woman attempting to solve a crossword puzzle. Regular mental activity is thought to help avoid or reduce the impact of so

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Mental activity. 81-year-old woman attempting to solve a crossword puzzle. Regular mental activity is thought to help avoid or reduce the impact of some forms of brain degeneration, such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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