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Mild Cognitive Impairment is More Common in Men

August 31st, 2010 - 3:04 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment was 1.5 times higher in men than in women. The research, part of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, also showed a prevalence rate of 16 percent. … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Computer Use May Prevent Mild Cognitive Impairment

April 6th, 2010 - 8:11 am

A new Mayo Clinic study found that physical exercise and computer use may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities. In previous studies, both physical exercise and cognitive … Continue reading →

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