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10 Things Neurologists Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

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Be bilingual

Speaking more than one language can protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, according to research.

While no one is sure why a second language helps so much, Dr. Knopman theorizes that the effort to communicate bilingually is like a workout for the brain, helping preserve gray matter and neurons.

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