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Staying In School Lowers Your Alzheimer's Risk

Original: Staying In School Lowers Your Alzheimer’s Risk

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation reports that more years spent in education are linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The finding adds to evidence that education builds cognitive reserve, which may help the brain compensate for damage associated with dementia. Researchers and health commentators have long debated how schooling, lifestyle and genetics interact to shape dementia risk.

Why now: New research or coverage linking education to reduced Alzheimer's risk is drawing attention from health-conscious readers

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