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Short People at Greater Risk of Dementia

May 6 2008, Paloma

Men and women with short arms and legs are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s in later life, claim scientists.

They believe every extra inch on a limb can help to protect against the disease.

For women every additional inch of leg reduced the...

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