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By Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide to Senior Living since 2004

Poor Physical Performance Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Friday October 3, 2008
There’s truth in the expression “use it or lose it.” Learn how poor physical function is associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease in elderly adults, and why exercise can help to reduce your risk for dementia.
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