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Five minutes of exercise a day could reduce dementia risk • Feb. 24, 2025, 12:48 AM ET (The Telegraph)
Study finds lifestyle, environment have greater impact on lifespan than genetics • Feb. 20, 2025, 10:56 AM ET (CBS)

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