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The Biggest Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs
Originally aired on 9/18/2017

New scientific research suggests key lifestyle choices may play a major role in preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Neuroscientists Dr. Rudy Tanzi and Dr. Wendy Suzuki weigh in.

Guests: Dr. Rudy Tanzi , Dr. Wendy Suzuki , Max Lugavere , Dr. Richard Isaacson , Glenda Hatchett , Charles Johnson , Dr. Jessica Shepherd

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