Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.
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Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Members of the Lemba ethnic group from southern Africa.
Staff members often find it difficult to communicate with other coworkers.
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Members of Sierra Leonean Diaspora Community in London