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A 20-year-old male asked:
What causes brain shrinkage in young men ? besides genetics im trying to avoid my brain from shrinking
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Dr. Aaron Rolandanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Think stops Shrink: Eat well, keep socially connected and do things which exercise your brain--- reading books, finding a challenging but satisfying job, and playing games which require mind-power is a good start.
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Last updated Oct 9, 2014
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