Alzheimer's: 12 Facts You Need to Know

Even young people fear Alzheimer's - and for good reason. A cruel disease, Alzheimer's slowly destroys brain cells, affecting memory as well as just about every aspect of everyday life.

There are ways to limit your risk. But first you'll need to wade through all the misinformation about Alzheimer's.

Here are 13 brain-saving truths, from Alzheimer's expert Dr. James E. Galvin, professor of neurology and psychiatry at New York University Langone Medical Center, and experts at the Alzheimer's Association...

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