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Where you live may affect your risk of dementia, UCSF study finds - San Francisco Chronicle

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:43

Where you live may affect your risk of dementia, UCSF study finds - San Francisco Chronicle

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A major national study led by UCSF researchers found that dementia rates among older Americans vary sharply by region.

Why do US military soldiers/officers have a chest full of medal ribbons when they probably haven't been in a combat situation? Are the medals for attendance, good behaviour, or long service perhaps?