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Should our goal be to prevent Alzheimer's disease or to treat it?

Oct, 20120:43 watch
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Should our goal be to prevent Alzheimer's disease or to treat it?

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Because of our rapidly rising aging population, neurologist Dr. Greg Petsko says the only way we can truly win the battle against Alzheimer's is to prevent it. Watch this video to learn more.

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