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Want to keep your wits sharp as the years go by? Youre not alone.
Most people are worried about losing their memory as they age, and
a new study shows its a valid concern: In fact, at 53 percent --
more than half of all people -- have at least a minor mental
decline in their 70s and 80s, and about 16 percent develop more
serious problems.
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