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Estimates suggest that by 2050, 13.8 million people over 65 will be living with Alzheimer's (up from an estimated 5.8 million in 2019). And women are twice as likely as men to develop the disease. But there are scientifically sound steps you can take to prevent it. Maybe start today?
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