Card games and 5 other things you can do to slow down memory decline, according to major 10-year study

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Card games, cutting back on alcohol and putting more variety into your diet could help keep your memory sharp into old age, according to a massive new study.

Even those who have higher chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease thanks to their DNA could protect their memory by living a healthier lifestyle, scientists concluded.