Reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease

Updated 3 hours ago
There is good medical evidence that a healthy lifestyle can prevent Alzheimer's or dementia.

A Chicago woman is making changes after caring for and witnessing her mother's devastating battle.

Phyllis Jones was recently involved in a U.S. pointer study and saw the benefits of building in exercise, changing her diet, and challenging her mind.

She is now a regular volunteer at the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago.

For more information, visit ALZ.org.
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