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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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William Dove

Study Reveals Why Taxi and Ambulance Drivers Are Less Likely to Die from Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is thought to affect 50 million people worldwide and usually starts after age 65 Photo: AFP / Philippe LOPEZ

A study published in the British medical journal suggests that taxi and ambulance drivers may be at less risk from Alzheimer's because of the demands of their work.

Alzheimer's is a common form of dementia, symptoms include memory loss, personality change and difficulty speaking. The exact cause of the disease is unknown, and in severe cases the affected person may not remember close family members or even their own name.

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