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A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making.

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A new study has identified a mutation in the TREM2 gene that disrupts the brain’s ability to clear toxic amyloid plaques, increasing Alzheimer’s disease risk.

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